Council Directive 70/373/EEC on the introduction of Community methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feedingstuffs. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1970 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 170, 3 August 1970, pp. 2 and 3. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Inspection Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract The introduction of Community measures concerning the composition and quality of feedingstuffs makes it necessary to establish uniform methods of sampling and analysis to be followed by the authorities of the Member Status for carrying out official controls. Subsequently, Member Status are hereby required to ensure that such official controls are carried out using the Community methods of sampling and analysis to be established by directive, as prescribed by article 2. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Decree amending the Decree on sampling and methods of laboratory testing of feedstuffs, additive substances and premixes. Legislation | Czechia | 2004 Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Introductory Methods for Sampling and Analysis for the Official Control of Feedingstuffs Rules, 2005 (L.N. 146 of 2005). Legislation | Malta | 2005 Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Eighth Commission Directive 78/633/EEC establishing Community methods of analysis for the official control of feedingstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 1978 (1983) Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules. Legislation | European Union | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Food additives, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX