ABSTRACT

Directive 2004/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the inspection and veri”cation of good laboratory practice (GLP) (Codi”ed version) (Text with EEA relevance)

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social

Committee (1), Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the

Treaty (2),

whereas:

1. Council Directive 88/320/EEC of 7 June 1988 on the inspection and veri”cation of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (3) has been signi”- cantly amended several times. In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codi”ed.