Back to Background information main pageHistoryThe first edition of Samancta was originally published in 2012 on the DDS website of the EU. Between 2012 and 2024 it was regularly updated. In 2024 the English version was transferred to the European Web Publishing Platform and released in January 2025. The first edition will no longer be updated.Second EditionVersion 1 published on the EWPP in January 2025DateVersion No.ActionExplanationJanuary 2025V 1.0New site developed to be compatible with the European Web Publishing Platform (EWPP)Complete reformat of all pages. Creation of new navigation structure.Changes made to the English part of the site; correction of typographical errors and spelling, changes in layout, etc.Creation of a new Hierarchical SearchUpdates made to Legislation and Standards to January 2025Addition of a new Visual aid on Sampling of DrugsRemoval of Search by HS Code and Search by Product TypeFirst Edition (Now withdrawn)Previously available on the DDS site. Please note that this version is now out of date and no further updates will be availableJune 28, 2024:Update of legislation/standards in “Sampling procedure cards”added - Regulation (EU) 2024/1157; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2835removed - Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2008; Commission Regulation (EC) No 1989/2003;Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2013; Commission Regulation (EC) No 765/2002 If required, please contact DG TAXUD for details of previous changes (TAXUD-CLENec [dot] europa [dot] eu (TAXUD-CLEN[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu))Back to top