Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995
4.15Method of securing samples
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4.15 Method of securing samples
(1) This regulation applies to an inspector who exercises: (a) the monitoring power mentioned in paragraph 69EAC(1)(g) of the Act to take and keep samples of any thing on any premises; or (b) the investigation power mentioned in paragraph 69EBA(1)(g) of the Act to take a sample and keep samples of any thing on any premises. (2) The inspector must ensure that: (a) the sample is contained and sealed in an appropriate vessel or package; and (b) the vessel or package is so marked as to clearly identify the sample; and (c) the vessel or package cannot be opened, or the identification of the sample removed, without breaking the seal; and (d) the sample is stored and transported in such a way that the composition of the sample is not altered.