TASKS OF NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 7(3)
ANNEX IVSupplementary provisions
ANNEX IV TASKS OF NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 7(3) The national reference laboratories are responsible for the following tasks: (a) coordinating the activities of the national laboratories responsible for analyses of water content in poultrymeat; (b) assisting the competent authority in the Member State in organising the system for monitoring water content in poultrymeat; (c) participating in comparative testing (proficiency testing) between the various national laboratories referred to in point (a); (d) ensuring that the information supplied by the board of experts is disseminated to the competent authority in the relevant Member State and to the national laboratories referred to in point (a); (e) collaborating with the board of experts and, if appointed to join the board of experts, preparing the necessary test samples, including homogeneity testing, and arranging appropriate shipping.