Regulation 25 Procedure where a sample is to be analysed

(1)

An authorised officer who has procured a sample under section 29 of the Act and who considers it should be analysed must divide the sample into 3 parts.

(2)

If the sample consists of sealed containers and opening them would, in the opinion of the authorised officer, impede a proper analysis, the authorised officer must divide the sample into parts by putting the containers into 3 lots, and each lot is to be treated as being a part.

(3)

The authorised officer must—

(a)

if necessary place each part in a suitable container and seal it;

(b)

mark each part or container;

(c)

as soon as is reasonably practicable, give one part to the owner and notify the owner in writing that the sample will be analysed;

(d)

submit one part for analysis in accordance with section 30 of the Act; and

(e)

retain one part for future submission under regulation 26.