All samples of food sent for analysis shall be packed, fastened and sealed in the following manner, namely :-
(a) The stopper shall first be securely fastened so as to prevent leakage of the contents in transit;
(b) The bottle, jar or other container shall then be completely wrapped in fairly strong thick paper. The ends of the paper shall be neatly folded in and affixed by means of the gum or other adhesive;
(c) A paper slip of the size that goes round completely from the bottom to top of the container, bearing signature and code and serial number of the Local (Health) Authority, shall be pasted o the wrapper, the signature or the thumb impression of the person from whom the sample has been taken being affixed in such a manner that the paper slip and the wrapper both carry a part of the signature or thumb impression;
Provided that in case, the person from whom the sample has been taken refuses to affix his signature or thumb impression, the signature or thumb impression of the witness shall be taken in the same manner;
(d) The paper cover shall be further secured by means of strong twine or thread both above and across the bottle, jar or other container, and the twine or thread shall then be fastened on the paper cover by means of sealing wax on which there shall be at least four distinct and clear impressions of the seal of the sender, of which one shall be at the top of the packet, one at the bottom and the other two on the body of the packet. The knots of the twine or thread shall be covered by means of sealing wax being the impression of the seal of the sender.
