Fertilizers Regulations 2017

After taking a sample in accordance with regulation 33, the inspector is to mix the sample or composite sample thoroughly and divide the sample or composite sample into 3 equal parts.

The inspector is to seal each part of the sample divided in accordance with subregulation (1) in a suitable package in the presence of the person apparently in charge of the premises or conveyance where the fertilizer has been sampled.

The inspector is to mark each package with – the date of sampling; and the inspector's name; and the address at which the sample was taken; and the name of the person apparently in charge of the premises or conveyance or fertilizer; and any details necessary to distinguish that part of the sample from parts of other fertilizers sampled at the premises or conveyance; and in the case of a composite sample, the number of packages from which samples were taken to contribute to the composite sample.

After marking each package, the inspector is to – provide one to an analyst for analysis; and retain one; and give one to the person referred to in subregulation (2).