Sampling of Raw Materials

1.0      PURPOSE:  To ensure the smooth sampling of raw materials. It is important that the Sampling is done in an appropriate manner so that a representative sample is taken. 2.0      SCOPE:  Any materials related to manufacturing which is entering the warehouse, Must be sampled properly. 3.0      DEFINITIONS :  Nil 4.0      RESPONSIBILITY: QC officer 5.0      PROCEDURES: 5.1      After receipt of the material in the warehouse the store officer will send an Advice note to the QC department for sampling the material. The advice note Will contain in following information:             5.1.1        Name of the material 5.1.2        Name of the product 5.1.3        Country of origin 5.1.4        Control number of the product 5.1.5        Date of manufacturer 5.1.6        No. of containers received 5.1.7        Description of the containers received 5.1.8        Pack size of the containers.                    Sampling should be done in the following manner:                         5.2.1  Up to three containers        -       from one container                         5.2.2  From 4 to 5 containers       -       from 2 containers                         5.2.3  From 6 to 15 containers     -       from 3 containers                         5.2.4  From 16 to above               -       from every 5th container

Sample should be collected in inert container so that they do not react with the sample. For powdered materials samples should be taken with suitable sampling scoops made up of inert materials. For liquid this should be taken with glass sampling tubes. Suitable siphons may be used in case of sampling thick liquids. Amounts of sample taken should be at least twice the amount required for complete test.