S.L. 437.58 ст. 18Evidence of residues.

(1) Where there is evidence of residues of authorized substances or products of a level exceeding the maximum limit for residues, the competent authority shall carry out an investigation in the farm of origin or departure, as applicable, to determine why the above limit was exceeded. In accordance with the results of that investigation, the competent authority shall take all necessary measures to safeguard public health which may include prohibiting animals from leaving the farm concerned or products from leaving the farm or establishment concerned for a set period.

(2) In the event of repeated infringements of maximum residue limits when animals are placed on the market by a farmer or products are placed on the market by a farmer or a processing establishment, intensified checks on the animals and products from the farm and, or establishment in question must be carried out by the competent authorities for a period of at least six months, products or carcasses being impounded pending the results of analysis of the samples. Any results showing that the maximum residue limit has been exceeded must lead to the carcasses or products concerned being declared unfit for human consumption.