Nutritional Labelling Analyze Sampling Procedure

SAMPLING AND SHIPMENT

The sampling stage directly affect the quality of the analytical results. It’s your responsibility to ensure the quality of the sampling, conservation and proper transportation of them, following these instructions.

PROCEDURE FOR SAMPLES DEPOSIT AT THE LABORATORY

If you are bringing your samples to the lab, please report to the main door at 4760 rue Martineau, St-Hyacinthe, J2R 1V1 between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Please ring the bell after 5 p.m.). Please complete the section ‘’livraison seulement / delivery only’’ of our Ipad.

RUSH SAMPLES: Check the Rush box on the form.

SAMPLING

 At least 12 individual servings of food are taken at random from a batch and then combined. A minimum quantity of 200g is necessary for the analyzes.

STANDARD TESTING: Send the sample with the form.

MANY SAMPLES: Please numbered your bags and write the same number on the form.

TEMPERATURE: Store between 2 and 8⁰C until arrival at the laboratory.

MOLD PRODUCTS: In order to ensure our employees heath, these samples will not be tested.

COMPLETE with a ballpoint pen (no lead pencil). Always use your best writing or electronic version. Don’t forget to uncheck unnecessary boxes on the electronic form. ex.: toxins, last product code sent, etc.

Please put the form into the pouch provided for this purpose