T/AHEMA 15-2022 Sample Management Methodology for Inspection and Testing Organizations

Scope

Main technical content: Generally, testing and inspection institutions are required to establish procedures for sample reception, labeling, protection, disposal, transfer, storage, cleaning or return, and ensure that the samples comply with the requirements of laws, regulations, standards and RB/T214 during management. Testing and inspection institutions shall appoint dedicated personnel to be responsible for sample management. During the process of sample reception, labeling, protection, disposal, transfer, storage, cleaning or return, testing and inspection institutions shall avoid sample degradation, pollution, loss, damage or confusion. Testing and inspection institutions shall protect the integrity and originality of samples to meet the needs of testing and inspection, and also meet the needs of testing and inspection institutions to prove honest service, protect client confidentiality and ownership. Testing and inspection institutions shall have a traceable sample identification system, which can be electronic or paper-based, to ensure that the sample retains the identification during management. The identification system shall include the following contents: a) sample name; b) sample number (unique); c) nature of testing and inspection, such as commissioned testing, supervision and inspection, and certification testing (if applicable); d) reception date (if applicable); e) testing and inspection status, such as pending inspection, under inspection, completed inspection, and sample retention; f) sample storage conditions (if applicable); g) other sample information required during the testing and inspection process (if applicable). Requirements for sample reception: Testing and inspection institutions' sample reception personnel shall verify the following information when receiving samples, and communicate with the sample submitter or client in time if the samples do not meet the reception requirements: a) intact packaging of samples (if applicable); b) clear

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