We would like to inform you that Royal Decree 562/2025, dated July 1st, has been published, establishing new provisions for official controls and related activities within the agri-food chain. This decree partially repeals Royal Decree 1945/1983.
The new regulation introduces significant changes to the sampling and analysis procedures applicable to goods subject to inspection at the Border Control Posts (BCP). Below are the key updates:
- An initial sample will be taken during the inspection.
- Operators may explicitly request that a sufficient quantity be collected for a second (contradictory) analysis.
This request must be made at the time of sampling. - If the result of the initial sample is unfavorable, the operator may request a second expert opinion within 10 working days from the date of notification.
- The third (decisive) sample has been removed from the procedure.
- Samples will be held in custody by the SCOF (Oficial Borders Controls Services), as outlined in Article 15, provided it is appropriate and technically feasible.
- The result of the second analysis will prevail over the first.
- All costs related to the second expert opinion will be borne by the operator, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
Below is a summary table of the possible scenarios:
At AROLA, we strongly recommend always requesting sufficient quantity for contradictory analysis during the inspection. If a second analysis is performed, its result will prevail over the first (Article 15.4).
The AROLA Services Team remains at your disposal for any further clarification.
