Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 77 - Laboratory Certification
Subchapter I - General Requirements
Section ATCP 77.16 - Laboratory records

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 77.16

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) RECORDS REQUIRED. An operator shall make complete records related to all of the following:

(a) The training, experience and proficiency testing of every analyst who performs tests for which the laboratory is certified.

(b) Laboratory evaluations required under this chapter.

(c) Laboratory policies and procedures.

(d) Laboratory facilities, equipment and supplies, including records related to procurement, calibration, testing and maintenance.

(e) Quality control procedures and monitoring.

(f) Tests performed at the laboratory, including records related to the nature of the test, the person for whom the test is performed, the assigned analysts, the test methods used, the date and time of testing, and the test results obtained.

(g) Test reports filed with the department and other government agencies.

Note: For example, see reporting requirements under chs. ATCP 65 and 70 and chs. NR 809 and 812.

(2) RECORD RETENTION; AVAILABILITY.

(a) The operator of a milk or food laboratory shall retain all records under sub. (1) for at least 2 years. The operator of a water laboratory shall retain all records under sub. (1) for at least 5 years.

(b) An operator shall make records under sub. (1) available to the department for inspection and copying upon request.

(c) An operator may keep records under sub. (1) in hard copy or electronic form, or both, provided that the department can obtain ready access to the records.

(d) An operator shall take reasonable security measures to prevent record loss, damage or tampering.

(3) FALSIFYING RECORDS. No operator may falsify any laboratory records.

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