Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990

If a sample of goods is tested under regulation 25 (including as arranged under paragraph 25(2)(b)), an analyst must issue a certificate setting out:

the test that was conducted; and

the results of the testing.

The certificate may also set out other information relating to the sample or the testing of the sample.

The certificate may cover:

more than one test conducted on the sample; and

tests conducted on the sample by different analysts or other persons or bodies; and

tests conducted on the sample at different places.

More than one certificate may be issued under subregulation (1) in relation to a particular sample.

If the goods from which the sample was taken are registered, listed or included in the Register, an analyst must cause a copy of the certificate to be given to the person in relation to whom the goods are so registered, listed or included.

In:

proceedings for an offence against the Act (see subsection 3(7) of the Act) or a contravention of a civil penalty provision; or

any other proceedings under the Act or regulations made under the Act;

A document purporting to be a certificate issued under subregulation (1) or a copy of that certificate is, unless evidence to the contrary is adduced, taken to be such a certificate or copy and to have been duly given.

A reference in this regulation to a sample of goods includes a reference to a part of a sample of goods.