Paragraph 5 Storage and transport of samples before analysisI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

The Department shall—

(a)

at all times, protect every sample taken from exposure to light, and in particular, direct sunlight; and

(b)

conserve every sample at a temperature of around 4 degrees Celsius between sampling and laboratory analysis.

(2)

In relation to any sample, if the interval between sampling and laboratory analysis is likely to exceed four hours, the Department shall conserve the sample in a refrigerator.

(3)

The Department shall ensure that the time between sampling and laboratory analysis does not exceed 24 hours and must use its best endeavours to keep this time as short as possible.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 3 para. 5 in operation at 24.3.2012, see reg. 1(4)