Regulation 1(c) refers to "the failure or refusal by a player to submit to drug testing as required by a competent official".

The charge relates to the selection of Rio Ferdinand to submit to out-of-competition testing on 23 September 2003 as part of The FA's Doping Control Programme.

Rio Ferdinand has 14 days to respond to the charge. 

Note: FA Rule E26 states that: "A Participant shall comply with the provisions of any doping control regulations as shall be in force from time to time as determined by the Council."