THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATIONS 1990 - REG 26A Receiving samples for testing

THERAPEUTIC GOODS REGULATIONS 1990 - REG 26A

  (1)   When a sample of therapeutic goods is delivered under paragraph   28(5)(h) or subsection   41FN(2) of the Act, the Secretary must as soon as practicable:

  (a)   determine whether the sample is appropriately fastened and sealed; and

  (b)   do either of the following:

  (i)   if the sample is appropriately 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 fastened and sealed--return the sample to the sponsor of the goods, with a statement explaining in what way the sample is not appropriately 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.