Sampling Methods and Methods of Analysis for the Official Control of the Levels of Certain Contaminants in Foodstuffs Rules, 2005 (L.N. 97 of 2005). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The Veterinary Services is hereby empowered to take all necessary measures to ensure that: (a) sampling for the official control of the levels of aflatoxins in foodstuffs is carried out in accordance with the methods described in Schedule I; (b) sample preparation and methods of analyses used for the official control of the levels of aflatoxins in foodstuffs comply with the criteria described in Schedule II. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 98/53/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX