§ 90.102 - Quality assurance review.

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Each laboratory performing tests and analysis under this subchapter will be subject to a quality assurance program evaluation at least annually, and more often if deemed necessary by the Deputy Administrator. Such evaluation will include:

A review of the adequacy of quality control measures taken by the laboratory for the standardized method of analysis for a commodity and its related products;

A review of the laboratory methodologies and procedures;

A review of records for the calibration and maintenance of equipment;

A review of records documenting sample handling;

The evidence of quality control records;

The evidence of correct reporting and determination of analytical data.

A laboratory will receive a quality assurance report following the review. This evaluation will address any necessary improvements to the laboratory program(s) being examined.