Procedure where a sample is to be analysedI18
1
An authorised officer who has procured a sample under Article 29 of the Order and who considers it should be analysed shall divide the sample into three 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 shall divide the sample into parts by putting the containers into three lots, and each lot shall be treated as being a part.
3
The authorised officer shall —
a
if necessary place each part in a suitable container and seal it;
b
mark each part or container;
c
as soon as reasonably practicable, give one part to the owner and notify him in writing that the sample will be analysed;
d
submit one part for analysis in accordance with Article 30 of the Order; and
e
retain one part for future submission under regulation 9.