Core Requirements of National Reference Laboratory
The UK-NRL for Marine Biotoxins is appointed by the FSA to carry out the following requirements and duties, as set out in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) 882/2004 (PDF 226 KB):
Collaborate with the Community Reference Laboratory.
Co-ordinate the activities of official laboratories responsible for the analysis of samples.
Where appropriate, organise comparative tests between the official national laboratories and ensure an appropriate follow-up of such comparative testing;
Ensure the dissemination to the competent authority and official national laboratories of information that the Community Reference Laboratory supplies;
Provide scientific and technical assistance to the competent authority for the implementation of co-ordinated control plans.
Be responsible for carrying out other specific duties as agreed with the Competent Authority.
