Resolution No. 496/1 regulating the taking, examination and transportation of samples of imported goods.

This Resoultion aims to secure the completion of laboratory tests on imported goods. The following imports are subject to examination and analysis before their introduction into Lebanon: animals (including birds), animal products, processed food of animal or vegetable origin, grains, animal feed, rice, tea, natural herbs, seeds and seedlings, potato, agricultural and veterinary medicines, animal vaccines, mineral and organic fertilizers, peat and soil. This Resolution concerns: sampling methods (art. 2); transport of samples (art. 3); laboratory sample receipts (art. 4); period of examination or analysis of the samples (art. 5); receipt of the examination results (art. 6); sample conservation (art.7); and objection to the results (art.8). The provisions governing the verification mechanism of the agricultural pesticides and fresh food are taken into account. This Resolution includes a sample check form, a sample of request for disclosure on the consignment of imported goods and various tables concerning samples' specifications.

黎巴嫩 · 2010-09-21