Agricultural Inspector how-to

How to Collect a Sample for Testing

Proper sampling keeps results valid.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Proper sampling keeps results valid. In short: follow; use; collect, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Follow the sampling plan.

  2. Use clean, approved containers.

  3. Collect the required amount.

  4. Seal and label each sample.

  5. Complete chain-of-custody forms.

  6. Ship under required conditions.

Safety reminders for agricultural inspectors

  • Wear required PPE in plants
  • Watch for moving equipment and wet floors
  • Follow biosecurity rules between farms
  • Drive safely between sites

HACCP · FSIS · APHIS · Noncompliance record · Sanitation SOP · Carcass inspection: see the full agricultural inspector glossary.

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