Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 105 - Agriculture Department
Chapter 1512 - SOIL TESTING LABORATORIES; AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION
SOIL TESTING LABORATORY CERTIFICATION
Part 1512.0035 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Universal Citation: MN Rules 1512.0035

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Each laboratory that performs soil analysis must maintain equipment and facilities that are adequate and appropriate for the services offered. Each laboratory must maintain the standards in items A and B.

A. Equipment must be maintained in proper working order and routinely checked to assure accuracy. Instruments must meet the specifications of the methodology for the analysis being performed and must be maintained, monitored, and calibrated to assure accuracy.

B. The laboratory must follow a written plan of quality control assurance. The plan must describe policies and procedures used to:

(1) track soil samples from time of receipt to analysis;

(2) calibrate instruments, including frequency;

(3) maintain functional equipment, including routine maintenance procedures and schedules; and

(4) check internal quality control.

Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.141

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