Dear,
INMETRO Ordinance No. 200/21 – RGCP provides specifics on the sample seal. It is important to pay attention to the rules for maintenance when the specific ordinance for your product requests that the RGCP be met.
“6.3.2.2 Definition of maintenance sampling
The criteria established in subitem 6.2.4.2 of this document must be observed.
6.3.2.2.1 For certification models 2, 4 and 5, in the sample collection/purchase phase, both for national and imported products, to carry out the maintenance tests, the OCP must, mandatorily, collect them/buy them in the commerce.
6.3.2.2.1.1 The shipping area of the manufacturing unit or distribution centers can be considered trade, provided that the product is already in the final packaging for sale to the consumer, in a position to have the invoice issued.
6.3.2.2.1.1.1 Collection in the shipping area of the manufacturing unit or distribution centers can only be carried out by the OCP without prior notice, and cannot be carried out during the audit period in the case of model 5 certification.
6.3.2.2.2 The collection for carrying out the maintenance tests must be carried out by the OCP on samples that have been manufactured between the date of issuance of the certificate and the first maintenance assessment. Afterwards, the collection must take place in samples of the product manufactured in the interval between two sequential maintenances or between the last maintenance and recertification.”
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