109Reports of analyses

109 Reports of analyses

109 Reports of analyses

(1) The holder of a licence must ensure every analysis carried out for section 108 is carried out in a laboratory approved by either of the following, for the particular type of analysis to be undertaken—

(a) the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia,

(b) the Food Authority.

Maximum penalty—25 penalty units.

(2) The holder of a licence must, in accordance with subsection (4), notify the Food Authority of the details of an analysis carried out by or for the holder for section 108 if the results of the analysis indicate the sample analysed failed to meet—

(a) the standards set out in the NSW Food Safety Schemes Manual, or

(b) if a notice was given to the holder under section 108(6) setting out the required standards—the required standards.

Maximum penalty—25 penalty units.

(3) The person in charge of a laboratory in which an analysis is carried out must notify the Food Authority in writing within 24 hours after the analysis is completed of the details of the analysis if the results of the analysis indicate the sample analysed failed to meet the standards set out in the NSW Food Safety Schemes Manual.

Maximum penalty—25 penalty units.

(4) A notification under subsection (2) must—

(a) be made orally as soon as practicable and not later than 24 hours after the holder becomes aware of the results of the analysis, and

(b) be given in writing within 48 hours after the holder becomes aware of the results of the analysis.