California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 6.1 - State Organic Program
Section 1391.2 - Sample Collection for Laboratory Analysis
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) All samples for laboratory testing shall be collected by the state, county agricultural commissioner, or the operation's accredited certifying agent for the purpose of testing under this article.
(b) The state may determine which samples shall be collected, including, but not limited to the type, amount, size, or volume.
(c) A duplication of each sample may be taken.
(d) Each sample collected shall include an identifying number, the date and time collected, the name of the individual collecting the sample, the address where collected, a detailed description of the product, its location on the premises, and any other identifying information determined to be necessary.
(e) Individual samples shall be enclosed in containers appropriate for the type of sample collected utilizing methods that prevent direct contact with contaminants.
1. New section filed 10-6-2010; operative 11-5-2010 (Register 2010, No. 41).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 46000, 46001 and 46002, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 401, Food and Agricultural Code.
