S.L. 117.34 Art. 17Taking of samples.

(1) Whenever any sample of olive oil or of an olive related product is taken for analysis, such sample shall be taken free of charge, against the issue of an official receipt.

(2) The Director shall, from time to time, determine the procedure to be followed for the taking of samples.

(3) Samples taken in accordance with the procedure adopted by the Director in terms of sub-regulation (2) shall be subject to analysis by one or more of the official methods of analysis as established by the Minister for the purpose, on the advice of the Director.