General requirements of suitable samples
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) Samples must be representative of the product tested and provided in sufficient quantity for the analyses requested.
(b) Each sample must be identified with the following information:
(1) Product type (specific description);
(2) Lot number or production date;
(3) Analyses desired;
(4) Date/time collected;
(5) Storage conditions prior to shipping;
(6) Name of applicant;
(7) Name of sampler;
(8) Any other information which is required by the specific program under which analysis or test is performed.
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