Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00022:section:410
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00022
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 410
Character Range: 681305–682146

410  Methods for taking, testing and analysing certain samples
 (1) This section applies in relation to a sample of goods or any other thing that is to be taken, tested or analysed under this Act (other than in the performance of functions or duties or the exercise of powers under Chapter 10 (compliance and enforcement) or the Regulatory Powers Act).
 (2) The sample must be taken, tested or analysed in accordance with:
 (a) if a method is prescribed by the rules for that kind of sample—the prescribed method; or
 (b) in any other case:
 (i) an applicable method specified in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code; or
 (ii) an applicable method specified in an Australian Standard published by, or on behalf of, Standards Australia; or
 (iii) any other appropriate, validated and science‑based method approved by the Secretary.