1. Goods test procedures and time periods required there-for shall be as follows: a. Samples of suspected goods shall be tested and analysed at the laboratories of the concerned authority or accredited laboratories; b. Taking into account the periods specified for the goods test in any law or standard, the test shall be carried out within a period not exceeding (15) fifteen days for foodstuffs, and within a period not exceeding (30) thirty days for other goods; c. The period mentioned in Paragraph (b) of this clause may be extended for a similar period for one time if the examination requires a longer period, provided that the provider shall be notified of that in writing; and d. The provider shall be notified of the test results within (3) three working days of receiving the test results. 2. If the goods is found to be invalid, the provider shall bear the costs of test and analysis in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
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