Procedure where a sample is to be analysed7
1
An authorised officer who has procured a sample under Article 29 of the Order and who considers that it should be analysed must, subject to paragraph (4), cause the sample to be divided 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 must divide the sample into parts by putting the containers into three lots, and each lot must be treated as being a part.
3
The authorised officer must —
a
if necessary place each part in a suitable container and seal each container;
b
mark or label each part or container;
c
as soon as reasonably practicable give one part to the owner and give the owner notice that the sample will be analysed;
d
submit one part for analysis; and
e
retain one part for future submission under regulation 8.
4
If the authorised officer is of the opinion that division of the parts is not reasonably practicable or is likely to impede a proper analysis the officer must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, give notice to the owner that the undivided sample will be analysed and must submit it for analysis.