S.L. 439.1 Art. 8On-the-spot inspections by European Commission experts.

Commission experts from the European Commission may carry out on-the-spot inspections in co-operation with the Veterinary

Services. The persons carrying out these inspections shall implement the special personal hygiene measures necessary to exclude any risk of transmission of disease. The Veterinary Services shall give all necessary assistance to the experts in carrying out their duties. In particular, the same type of access given to officials of the competent authority shall be given to all concerned persons, as well as information, documentation and access to places, establishments, installations and means of transport in order for the inspections to be carried out. The Veterinary Services shall take any measures deemed necessary to take account of the results of the inspections. With regard to relations with third countries, the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 shall apply.