#98-664Decree No. 98-664 of July 29, 1998 on Sample Collection Methods Under Article 10 of Law No. 96-542 of June 19, 1996
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This French decree outlines the procedures for sample collection to monitor substances possibly used in illegal drug production. It mandates that three identical samples should be taken, with specific steps for handling each. Businesses involved with relevant substances need to comply with these new sample handling rules.
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Key Changes
- Mandates that three samples be collected during inspections involving certain substances.
- Specifies detailed procedures for handling, sealing, and documenting these samples.
- Requires compliance from businesses dealing with substances potentially used for illicit drug production.
Obligations
What this law requires
Collect three identical samples during any sampling operation under Article 10 of Law No. 96-542
Distribute the three samples as follows: first sample under seal to establishment director/product holder/representative; second sample to approved laboratory for analysis; third sample retained by the verbalization service or designated service
Preserve the first sealed sample in the exact condition provided by verbalization agents; sample loses all evidentiary value if seal is broken or sample deteriorated
Conduct sampling with a witness present if the establishment director, product holder, or representative refuses to participate; witness must not belong to the verbalization service
Place all collected samples under seal with identification labels containing: name/business name and address of person sampled; product denomination and declared composition; sampling date/time/location; sequential sample number; names, titles, administrative residence, and signatures of verbalization agents