Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) When a sample of therapeutic goods is delivered under subsection 28 (5A) or 41FN (2) of the Act, the Secretary must as soon as practicable:
(a) determine whether the sample is appropriately packaged, fastened and sealed; and
(b) do either of the following:
(i) if the sample is appropriately packaged, fastened and sealed -- send the sample, in the form in which it was received, to the relevant laboratory operated by the Department for analysis;
(ii) if the sample is not appropriately packaged, fastened and sealed -- return the sample to the sponsor of the goods, with a statement explaining in what way the sample is not appropriately packaged, fastened or sealed.
(2) In complying with subregulation (1), the Secretary must ensure that the sample is stored and transported in accordance with the instructions (if any) specified on the label of the goods.