Regulation 18 Powers of inspection, sampling and seizureE1

inspect any substance present on those premises that the authorised officer reasonably suspects to be, or to contain, any controlled product;

take samples (and, if necessary, send the samples to an approved laboratory for testing) from any substance present on those premises that the authorised officer reasonably suspects to be, or to contain, any controlled product;

subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), inspect and take copies of any relevant business records (including electronic records) in whatever form they are held;

seize and detain any such records (including electronic records) which the authorised officer has reason to believe may be required as evidence in proceedings under any of the provisions of these Regulations; and

take photographs of the premises, or take photographs of any articles on the premises, or both.