78Certificates of analysis by authorised analysts

78 Certificates of analysis by authorised analysts (1) The analysis of a sample of food for the chief health officer must be carried out by an authorised analyst or under the supervision of an authorised analyst. (2) The authorised analyst must give to the chief health officer a certificate of analysis that— (a) is signed and dated by the analyst; and (b) contains a written report of the analysis that sets out the findings; and (c) states the requirements (if any) of the food standards code relating to the carrying out of the analysis and certifies that the analysis was carried out in accordance with those requirements. Note For evidentiary certificates by authorised analysts, see the Public Health Act 1997, s 135A.