LAC 49:I.127. Collection of Samples [Formerly 49:1.0160]

A. When any officer or employee of the department collects a sample of food, drug, cosmetic or device, for examination and investigation under the Act, the sample is collected from a shipment or other lot of the article which is displayed, offered for sale, held, stored or transported in intrastate commerce, or is in or was received in intrastate commerce. Only samples so designated by an officer or an employee of the department shall be considered to be official samples.