Product Sampling and Testing. Product sampling and testing shall be done as stated in the ASC-PCA (Specific) ASC reserves the right to purchase the client’s certified product from the Market and conduct testing to ensure consistent compliance to specified requirements; should a failure occur, the client will be held responsible for the purchase cost and testing cost thereof.
Product Sampling and Testing. 2.12.1 Where the Company uses a subcontracted approved laboratory to test samples taken in association with product certification activities, it is a requirement they have NATA registered (ISO 17025) or equivalent and the Company approved laboratories undertake testing of the products as required under the various programs being certified at the expense of the client. The Company has approved all NATA registered laboratories for use. Samples for these tests shall be taken under controlled conditions as required by the Company. This will normally require the samples to be taken by an independent person agreed by the Company as being competent and independent. Samples shall be sent to the Approved laboratory by means which ensures that the samples are clearly identified and by the most direct means and under the required transport conditions to ensure the accuracy of results are not compromised.
