Paragraph 4 Sampling equipmentI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

The Department shall only use sampling bottles which—

(a)

have been—

(i)

sterilised in an autoclave for at least 15 minutes at 121 degrees Celsius;

(ii)

dry sterilised at no lower than 160 degrees Celsius and no higher than 170 degrees Celsius for at least one hour; or

(iii)

irradiated by their manufacturer and not used previously;

(b)

are of a size which allows sufficient water to be taken and analysed for the presence of Intestinal enterococci and Escherichia coli; and

(c)

are made of transparent and colourless material.

(2)

The Department shall—

(a)

use aseptic techniques to maintain the sterility of the sample bottles; and

(b)

clearly identify every sample taken by marking in indelible ink the sample bottle and associated paperwork.

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