Division 2 Preparation of samples

Any sample is to be taken from a declared lot. Only an unopened original package is to be sampled. The sample may be packaged in a box or vacuum-packaged in plastic.

In the case of frozen uncooked meat the sample is to be thawed (for example in a refrigerator at a low temperature of 4 °C). The discharge of fluid is to be to be limited to a minimum.

Relevant information about the packaging and/or about the samples is to be registered or photographed and included in the test report referred to in point 4.