Objective of the survey and general provisions
Article 1
1. A survey shall be carried out to assess the prevalence of Salmonella spp. across the Community in flocks of broilers of Gallus gallus (broilers) sampled within three weeks of leaving the selected holding for slaughter (the survey). 2. The results of the survey shall be used to set Community targets as provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003. 3. The survey shall cover a one-year period commencing on 1 October 2005. 4. For the purposes of this Decision, ‘competent authority’ shall be the authority or authorities of a Member State as designated under Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003.