Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 60 - Laboratories and Medical Examiner
Subchapter 05 - State Laboratory
Part 6 - Licensing Analytical Laboratories for Sampling and Testing Cannabis
Section 216-RICR-60-05-6.10 - Record Keeping

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 60 05 6.10

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Each laboratory must maintain appropriate records and reports, which must be available for inspection by authorized representatives of the RIDOH. Create, control, and maintain records of raw data, chain-of-custody records, calculations, quality control data, and other essential documentation. Complete all records with signatures, units of measurement, and documentation sufficient for verification of results. Retain all records in such a manner as to permit prompt retrieval. Records must include:

1. Records of the operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment;

2. Records of all sample collection, preparation, and analysis;

3. Records of control values, standard values, calibration curves and calculations of standard deviations; and

4. Reports of proficiency testing programs and of such other records as may be deemed necessary.

B. Each laboratory must maintain the results of all testing including correspondence related to reported results and compliance issues for no less than five (5) years. These records must be available for inspection by the RIDOH, upon request and maintained at the analytical laboratory's expense in a form and location acceptable to the RIDOH for at least two (2) years after closure.

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