S.L. 449.32 Art. 7Rejection of samples by analyst or examiners.

A food analyst or food examiner may, by giving good reason, reject or refuse to analyse or examine any sample on the basis that the amount of sample is insufficient or that the sample was, or is suspected to have been taken, kept, handled, conveyed or stored in such a condition that this may be expected to jeopardise the end result of the analysis or examination: Provided that such refusal or rejection shall be made immediately when the sample is received at the official laboratory and prior to acceptance of the sample: Provided also that the food analyst or food examiner provides the person submitting the sample with a written statement declaring the reasons for this refusal or rejection:

Provided finally that the acceptance of the sample shall not be construed as certifying the proper taking, keeping, handling, conveying or storage of the submitted sample prior to its acceptance by the food analyst or food exammer.