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Key facts of the case:
Reference for a preliminary ruling: Amtsgericht Schleswig - Germany. Directive 89/397/EEC - Official control of foodstuffs - Second subparagraph of Article 7(1) - Analysis of samples - Right to a second opinion - Direct effect - Admissibility of the results of analyses as evidence in the event of an infringement of the right to a second opinion.
Outcome of the case:
On those grounds, THE COURT (Fifth Chamber), in answer to the questions referred to it by the Amtsgericht Schleswig by order of 5 July 2001, hereby rules: