The Animals and Fresh Meat (Examination for Residues) Regulations 1988
These Regulations, which apply throughout the United Kingdom, come into force on 1st May 1988. They implement Articles 8, 9 and 10 of Council Directive 86/469/EEC (OJ No. L275, 26.9.86, p.36) concerning the examination of animals and fresh meat for the presence of residues, Article 8.1(a) of which provides for sampling to be carried out officially in the Member States in accordance with common criteria for the different groups of substances of concern. Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Council Directive 85/358/EEC (OJ No. 191, 23.7.85, p.46) supplementing Directive 81/602/EEC concerning the prohibition of certain substances having hormonal action and of any substances having a thyrostatic action, are also implemented by these Regulations, as modified by regulation 6 of the Animals and Fresh Meat (Hormonal Substances) Regulations 1988 (S.I. 1988/849).