How to dispose a sample after testing as per NABL-ISO-IEC 17025:2017
The sampler shall endorse the relevant records of complete Assortment/ Batch/ shipment/ consignment/ Lot as the case may be, maintained at the place of sampling. The laboratory is liable to maintain confidentiality of samples and information thereof. The laboratory shall keep the remnants of the sample after testing for a minimum period of three months and reference sample for a period of six months in stipulated storage conditions before they are disposed off or returned to the customer. In case of samples tested for Biological parameters the sample shall be retained for reasonable period as per lab’s policy based on importing country’s requirement. The mode of disposal of sample after test shall be recorded and indicated in the test request as well. The testing under the scope for approval shall be in compliance to the methods of validation as per the requirements of the importing countries if any. The Laboratory shall be audited for the harmonized methods of sampling, ...