- The European Commission has moved the Sampling Manual for Customs and Tax Authorities (Samancta) to a new website.
- The content and structure of the manual remain the same, but the layout has been updated.
- Samancta is an online manual that provides sampling instructions for customs and tax officers in EU Member States and beyond.
- The manual aims to improve sample quality, harmonize procedures, and provide guidance on sampling methods.
- Samancta includes information on taking representative samples, health and safety, equipment, and detailed sampling procedures for different products.
- The manual is supported by multimedia resources, including an e-learning module and presentations.
- The new website address is https://sampling-manual-customs-taxation.ec.europa.eu.
Source: regfollower.com
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