The Commission shall ensure that for a period of 12 months at least the following tasks regarding the evaluation of methods to detect processed animal proteins in feedingstuffs are carried out:
(a) a proficiency test on the detection of animal constituents in feedingstuffs;
(b) pre-validation studies on relevant analytical methods for detecting animal constituents in feedingstuffs, depending on the progress of the development of such methods;
For the measures provided for in Article 1 the financial contribution by the Community shall not exceed EUR 60000.
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2004.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 29 January 2004.
For the Commission
David Byrne
Member of the Commission
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