Trade Standards (Fuel Standards) Order 2007
[TSQ 12,270] Short title and commencement
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(1) This Order may be cited as the Trade Standards (Fuel Standards) Order 2007.
(2) The obligations in respect of manufacture and import of fuel under this Order are to come into force on 1 July 2008 for petrol and 1 March 2009 for automotive diesel
[para (2) am LN 110 of 2007 O 2, effective 23 November 2007; LN 33 of 2008 O 2, effective 11 March 2008; LN 138 of 2008 O 2, effective 31 December 2008]
(3) The obligation in relation to sale of fuel under this Order are to come into force on 1 October 2008 for petrol and 1 July 2009 for automotive diesel.
[para (3) am LN 110 of 2007 O 2, effective 23 November 2007; LN 33 of 2008 O 2, effective 11 March 2008; LN 138 of 2008 O 2, effective 31 December 2008]
(4) The obligations in respect of the manufacture and import of fuel 10ppm (diesel) and 50ppm (unleaded petrol) under this Order come into force on 1 January 2019.
[para (4) insrt LN 76 of 2018 O 2, effective 1 January 2019]
(5) The obligations in respect of the manufacture and import of unleaded petrol to reduce the sulphur content to 10ppm come into force on 1 January 2021.
[para (5) insrt LN 76 of 2018 O 2, effective 1 January 2019]
[TSQ 12,275] Trade standards for automotive diesel fuel
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The trade standards for automotive diesel fuel are set out in Schedule 1.
TSQ 12,280] Trade standards for petrol fuel
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The trade standards for petrol are set out in Schedule 2.
[TSQ 12,285] Trade standards for biodiesel fuel
4
The trade standards for biodiesel fuel are set out in Schedule 3.
[O 4 insrt LN 71 of 2011 O 3, effective 1 October 2011]
[TSQ 12,290] Trade standards for ethanol fuel
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The trade standards for ethanol fuel are set out in Schedule 4.
[O 5 insrt LN 71 of 2011 O 4, effective 1 October 2011]
[TSQ 12,380] SCHEDULE 1 (Order 2)TRADE STANDARDS FOR NATIONAL GAS-OIL (DIESEL) STANDARD
[Sch 1 am LN 15 of 2009 O 1, effective 1 June 2009; LN 71 of 2011 O 2, effective 1 October 2011; LN 99 of 2016 reg 282, effective 1 December 2016; LN 76 of 2018 O 2, effective 1 January 2019; LN 112 of 2018 O 2, effective 1 January 2019]
Application
1
These Trade Standards (herein referred to as “Standards”) apply to diesel produced, imported, sold or used in Fiji or exported to other countries.
Definition
2
In these Standards, unless the context otherwise requires—
Director
means the Director of National Trade Measurement and Standards appointed under section 14 of the Act;
gas-oil (diesel)
means all diesel imported, sold or used in Fiji, or exported to other countries; and
Officer
means a person appointed as such pursuant to the Act.
Import Licence
3
Import licensing of gas oil (diesel) — all gas-oil (diesel) having sulphur content exceeding 500 ppm shall be issued with import licence by the permanent secretary responsible for trade or any other person authorised to act on his or her behalf.
Standards for diesel
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(1) Diesel that contains a substance mentioned in Table 1 must not contain more than the amount mentioned for the substance from the date mentioned for the substance.
TABLE 1
Item | Substance | Amount |
1 | Sulphur | 10mg/kg |
2 | Ash and suspended solids | 100mg/kg |
3 | PAH (Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) | 11% mass by mass |
(2) The distillation temperature at which 95% of diesel has been recovered must occur below 360°C.
(3) The cetane index of diesel must be at least 46.
(4) The density of diesel must be at least 820 kg/m3 and not more than 850 kg/m3.
(5) The viscosity of diesel must be at least 2.0cSt, and not more than 4.5cSt, at 40°C.
(6) Diesel may contain 5% by volume (max) biodiesel (FAME). The 5% biodiesel should however conform to the biodiesel, B100 standards prior to blending.
(7) Water (all diesel) 200mg/kg max.
(8) Derived Cetane number (all diesel) 51.0 min.
(9) Particulate matter max 24.0mg/kg.
(10) [Repealed]
(11) [Repealed]
(12) Flash point min 64°C.
SAMPLING, METHODS AND RECORD KEEPING
Testing methods
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(1) To determine the amount of a substance mentioned in Table 2 that is contained in diesel or a parameter mentioned in that Table for diesel, an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or Institute of Petroleum (IP) or European Standards (EN) testing method or any later or equivalent test method mentioned in that Table for the substance or parameter must be used.
Table 2
Item | Substance or Parameter | Testing Method |
1 | Ash and suspended solids | ASTM D482 |
2 | Sulphur | ASTM D1266 |
| | | ASTM D2622 |
| | | ASTM D4294 |
| | | ASTM D5184 |
| | | ASTM D5185 |
| | | ASTM D5453 |
| | | IP336 |
3 | Cetane Index | ASTM D976 |
| | | ASTM D4737 |
4 | Density | ASTM DI298 |
| | | ASTM D4052 |
5 | Distillation temperature | ASTM D86 |
| | | ASTM D2887 |
6 | Viscosity | ASTM D445 |
7 | Biodiesel (FAME) | EN14078 |
8 | Water (all diesel containing biodiesel) | ASTM D6304 |
| | | EN ISO 12937 |
| | | ASTM D93 |
9 | Derived Cetane number (of diesel containing biodiesel) | ASTM D6890 |
| | ASTM D613 |
Reporting by oil companies and importers (2) To allow for consistent monitoring of diesel, an oil company or importer is required to provide test reports following the test methods specified in Table 2 for each shipment from an accredited laboratory from the country of export that is approved by the Minister on the recommendation of the Director. The reports are to be submitted within one month of end of each quarter should include tests for substances mentioned in Table 1. Reports must be submitted to—
| | The Director of National Trade Measurement and Standards |
| | Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards |
| | P.O. Box 2118 |
| | Government Buildings |
| | SUVA | |
Taking of Samples (3) The Director may direct an officer to take samples for testing for the purpose of compliances with these Standards.
Operating Standards for Diesel
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(1) To allow the more effective operation of engines, diesel of a kind mentioned in an item set out in Table 3 must, in relation to the parameter mentioned in that item comply with the specification for that parameter mentioned in that item.
(2) For paragraph (1), a parameter of diesel of a kind mentioned in an item set out in Table 3 complies with the specification for that item only if that is the result after the diesel has been tested, in relation to that parameter, using the ASTM or IP method of testing mentioned in Table 3 or any later or equivalent test method.
Table 3
Item | Kind of diesel | Parameter | Specification | Referee test method |
1 | All diesel | Carbon residue (10% distillation residue) | 0.2 mass % maximum | ASTM D4530 |
2 | All diesel | Water and sediment | 0.05 vol% maximum | ASTM D2709 |
3 | All diesel held by a terminal or refinery for sale or distribute | Conductivity at ambient temperature | 50 per pS/m minimum at ambient temperature | ASTM D2624 |
4 | All diesel | Oxidation stability | 25mg/l maximum | ASTM D2274 |
5 | All diesel | Colour | 2 maximum | ASTM D1500 |
6 | All diesel | Copper corrosion (3 hours at 50°C) | Class 1 maximum | ASTM D130 |
| | | | | IP 309 |
7 | All diesel | Flash point | 61.5°C | ASTM D93 |
8 | All diesel | Filter blocking tendency | 2.0 maximum | IP 387 |
| | ASTM D2068 |
9 | All diesel containing less than 500ppm sulphur | Lubricity | 0.460 mm maximum | IP 450 |
| | ASTM D6079 |
10 | All diesel | Particulate matter | 24.0 mg/kg maximum | EN 12662 |
[TSQ 12,385] SCHEDULE 2 (Order 3)TRADE STANDARDS FOR PETROL FUEL
[Sch 2 am LN 99 of 2016 reg 282, effective 1 December 2016; LN 76 of 2018 O 2, effective 1 January 2019; LN 112 of 2018 O 2, effective 1 January 2019]
Application
1
These Trade Standards (herein referred to as “Standards”) applies to petrol fuel, produced, imported, sold or used in Fiji or exported to other countries.
Definition
2
In these Standards, unless the context otherwise requires—
Director
means the Director of National Trade Measurement and Standards appointed under section 14 of the Act;
officer
means a person appointed as such pursuant to the Act;
petrol
does not include avgas supplied for use in aircraft; and
ULP
means unleaded grade of petrol.
Fuel standards for petrol
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(1) Petrol that contains a substance mentioned in Table 1 must not contain more that the amount mentioned for the substance and the grade of the petrol from the date mentioned for the substance.
Table 1
Item | Substance | Grade | Amount |
1 | Sulphur | ULP | 50mg/kg |
2 | Benzine | All grades | 1%volume by volume |
3 | Lead | All grades | 0.005 g/l |
4 | Oxygen | All grades of petrol not containing ethanol | 2.7% mass by mass (maximum) |
5 | Ethanol | All grades | 10% volume by volume (maximum) |
6 | Phosphorous | ULP | 0.0013 g/l |
7 | DlPE (Di-isopropropyl either CAS No 108-20-3) | All grades | 1% volume by volume |
8 | MTBE (Methyl all grades tert-butyl ether, CAS No 1634-04-4) | All grades | 1% volume by volume |
9 | TEA (Tertiary butyl alcohol, CAS No 75-65-0) | All grades | 0.5% volume by volume |
(2) Petrol must have a maximum final boiling point of 210°C.
(3) Research octane number for ULP 95.0 min.
(4) The olefin content of petrol must be not more than 18% volume by volume.
(5) The aromatic content of petrol must not be more than 45% volume by volume.
(6) Reid vapour pressure to be a maximum of 75Kpa.
(7) Unwashed gum to be a maximum of 30.0 mg/100ml.
(8) Corrosion silver strip (3 hours at 50°C) to be a maximum of 1.
SAMPLING, METHODS AND RECORD KEEPING
Testing methods
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(1) To determine the amount of a substance mentioned in Table 2 that is contained in petrol, or a parameter mentioned in that Table for petrol, an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or Institute of Petroleum (IP) testing methods or any later or equivalent test method mentioned in that Table for the substance or parameter must be used.
Table 2
Item | Substance or Parameter | Testing Method |
1 | Aromatics | ASTM D1319 |
| | | ASTM D5059 |
| | | ASTM D5580 |
| | | ASTM D5845 |
| | | ASTM D6293 |
2 | Lead | ASTM D3237 |
| | | ASTM D5059 |
3 | Olefins | ASTM D1319 |
| | | ASTM D5845 |
| | | ASTM D6293 |
| | | ASTM D6296 |
| | | ASTM D6550 |
| | | ASTM D6839 |
4 | Oxygen | ASTM D5622 |
| | | ASTM D4815 |
5 | MTBR (Methyl tertiary,butyl ether) | ASTM Dl319 |
| | | ASTM D4815 |
| | | ASTM D5599 |
| | | ASTM D5845 |
| | | ASTM D5986 |
| | | ASTM D6293 |
6 | DIPE (Di-isopropyl ether) | ASTM D1319 |
| | | ASTM D4815 |
| | | ASTM D5599 |
| | | ASTM D5845 |
| | | ASTM D5986 |
7 | TBA (Tertiary butyl alcohol) | ASTM D1319 |
| | | ASTM D4815 |
| | | ASTM D5599 |
| | | ASTM D5845 |
| | | ASTM D5986 |
8 | Sulphm | ASTM D1266 |
| | | ASTM D2622 |
| | | ASTM D4294 |
| | | ASTM D5453 |
| | | ASTM D6334 |
| | | IP 107 |
| | | IP336 |
9 | Phosphorus | ASTM D3231 |
10 | Research octane number | ASTM D2699 |
| | | IP237 |
11 | Reid vapour pressure | ASTM D323 |
12 | Benzene (All Grades) | ASTM D1591 |
13 | Ethanol (All Grades) | ASTM D5501 |
| | | ASTM D4815 |
14 | Corrosion silver strip (3 hours at 50°C) | ASTM D4814 |
| | | ASTM D130 |
| | | modified |
15 | Unwashed gum | ASTM D38 |
Reporting by oil companies or importers (2) To allow for consistent monitoring of petrol fuel, oil companies are required to provide test reports following the test methods specified in Table 2 for each shipment from an accredited laboratory from the country of export that is approved by the Minister on the approval of the Director. The reports are to be submitted within one month of end of each quarter should include tests for substances mentioned in Table 1. Reports to be submitted to—
| | The Director National Trade Measurement and Standards |
| | Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards |
| | P.O. Box 2118 |
| | Government Buildings |
| | SUVA |
Taking of samples (3) The Director may direct an officer to take samples for testing for the purpose of compliance with these Standards.
Operability standards for petrol
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(1) To allow the more effective operation of engines, petrol of a grade mentioned in an item set out in Table 3 must in, relation to the parameter mentioned in that item, comply with the specification for that parameter in that item.
(2) For subsection (1), a parameter of petrol of a grade mentioned in an item set out in Table 3 complies with the specification for that item only if that is the result alter the petrol has been tested, in relation to that parameter, using the ASTM method of testing mentioned in Table 3 or any later or equivalent test method.
Table 3
Item | Grade of petrol | Parameter | Specification | Referee test method |
1 | ULP | MON | 81.0 minimum | ASTM 2700 |
2 | All grades | Copper corrosion (3hrs at 50°C) | Class 1 maximum | ASTM D130 |
3 | All grades | Existent gun (washed) | 50 mg/l | ASTM D381 |
4 | All grades | Induction period | 360 minutes minimum | ASTM D525 |
[TSQ 12,390] SCHEDULE 3 (Order 4) TRADE STANDARDS FOR BIODIESEL FUEL
[Sch 3 insrt LN 71 of 2011 O 3, effective 1 October 2011]
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Application
These trade standards (herein referred to as “Standards”) apply to biodiesel produced, imported, sold or used in Fiji or exported to other countries.
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Definition
In these Standards, unless the context otherwise requires—
biodiesel
means any fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, and meeting the requirements of ASTM D6751.
Director
means the Director of National Trade Measurement and Standards appointed under section 14 of the Act; and
Officer
means a person appointed as such pursuant to the Act.
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Standards for biodiesel
Biodiesel must meet the requirements as set out in Table 1.
TABLE 1: BIODIESEL REQUIREMENTS
Item | Property | Value |
1 | Ester Content | 96.5 (min) |
2 | Oxidation Stability: Induction Period | 6 hrs (min) |
3 | Total Acid Number | 0.50 mg KOH/g (max) |
4 | Methanol(1) | 0.20% m/m (max) |
| | Glycerides | |
| | Mono-glycerides | 0.80% m/m (max) |
5 | Di-glycerides | 0.20% m/m (max) |
| | Tri-glycerides | 0.20% m/m (max) |
| | Glycerin (glycerol) | |
6 | Free glycerin | 0.02% m/m (max) |
| | Total glycerin | 0.25% m/m (max) |
7 | Density @ 15°C | 860–890 kg/m3 |
8 | Kinematic viscosity @ 40°C | 3.5–5.0 mm2/s |
9 | Flash Point | 100°C (min) |
10 | Cetane Number | 51 (min) |
11 | Cetane Index(2) | 48 (min) |
12 | Water | 500 mg/kg (max) |
13 | Water and Sediment | 0.05% v/v (max) |
14 | Total Contamination | 24 mg/kg (max) |
15 | Ash Content | 0.01% m/m (max) |
16 | Sulphated Ash | 0.02% m/m (max) |
17 | Carbon residue
[Ramsbottom, on 100% distillation residue] | 0.05% m/m (max) |
18 | Sulphur | 50 mg/kg (max) [50ppm] |
19 | Phosphorus | 4 mg/kg (max) [4ppm] |
20 | Alkali metals (Na + K) | 5 mg/kg (max) |
21 | Alkaline metals (Ca + Mg) | 5 mg/kg (max) |
22 | Distillation T90 | 360°C (max) |
23 | Copper Strip Corrosion | No 3 (max) |
(1) If methanol content is above this maximum level this specification may still be met if the flash point meets a minimum of 130°C.
(2) For calculation of cetane index, temperature readings for 10 vol. %, 50 vol. % and 90 vol. % are required.
Note: These Standards are based on engine and vehicle manufacturers experience with biodiesel fuels made from feed stocks commonly used today in various markets around the world. These Standards are performance based and feed stock neutral.
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Sampling, methods and record keeping
4.1 Testing methods
To determine the amount of a substance mentioned in Table 1 that is contained in biodiesel, or a parameter mentioned in Table 1 for biodiesel, an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or European Standard (EN) testing methods mentioned in Table 2 for the substance or parameter must be used.
TABLE 2: TESTING METHODS
Item | Property | Test method |
1 | Ester Content | EN 14103 modified |
2 | Oxidation Stability: Induction Period | prEN 15751 or EN 14112 |
3 | Total Acid Number | ASTM D664 |
4 | Methanol | EN 14110 |
| | Glycerides | |
| | Mono-glycerides | |
5 | Di-glycerides | ASTM D6584 |
| | Tri-glycerides | |
6 | Glycerin (glycerol) | |
| | Free glycerin | ASTM D6584 |
| | Total glycerin | |
7 | Density @ 15°C | ASTM D4052 |
8 | Kinematic viscosity @ 40°C | ASTM D445 |
9 | Flash Point | ASTM D93 |
10 | Cetane Number | ASTM D613 |
11 | Cetane Index | ASTM D976/D4737 |
12 | Water | EN 12937 |
13 | Water and Sediment | ASTM D2709 |
14 | Total Contamination | ASTM D2276 |
15 | Ash Content | ASTM D482 |
16 | Sulphated Ash | ASTM D874 |
17 | Carbon residue
[Ramsbottom, on 100% distillation residue] | ASTM D4530 |
18 | Sulphur | ASTM D2622 |
19 | Phosphorus | ASTM D4951 |
20 | Alkali metals (Na + K) | EN 14108/14109 |
21 | Alkaline metals (Ca + Mg) | EN 14538 |
22 | Distillation T90 | ASTM D1160 |
23 | Copper Strip Corrosion | ASTM D130 |
4.2 Reporting by oil companies or importers
To allow for consistent monitoring of biodiesel fuel, companies are required to provide test reports following the test methods specified in Table 2 from an accredited laboratory that is approved by the Minister on the recommendations of the Director. The reports are to be submitted within month end of each quarter and should include tests for properties of substances mentioned in Table 1. Reports to be submitted to—
The Director
Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards
P.O. Box 2118
Government Buildings
Suva
4.3 Taking of samples
The Director may direct an Officer to take samples at any time for testing for the purposes of compliance with these Standards.
[TSQ 12,395] SCHEDULE 4 (Order 5) TRADE STANDARDS FOR ETHANOL FUEL
[Sch 4 insrt LN 71 of 2011 O 4, effective 1 October 2011]
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Application
These trade standards (herein referred to as “Standards”) apply to ethanol produced, imported, sold or used in Fiji or exported to other countries.
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Definition
In these Standards, unless the context otherwise requires—
ethanol
means any fuel used in the transportation or power sector, excluding ethanol produced for alcoholic beverages;
Director
means the Director of National Trade Measurement and Standards appointed under section 14 of the Act; and
Officer
means a person appointed as such pursuant to the Act.
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Standards for ethanol
Ethanol must meet the requirements as set out in Table 1.
TABLE 1: ETHANOL STANDARDS
Item | Property | Value |
1 | Ethanol | 99.2% m/m (min)
[prior to denaturing] |
94.2% m/m (min)
[after denaturing] |
2 | Methanol | 0.5% vol. (max) |
3 | Water | 0.7% vol. (max) |
4 | Density | 791.5 kg/m3 (max) |
5 | Electrical conductivity1 | 500 μS/m (max) |
6 | Inorganic chloride | 10 mg/L (max) |
7 | Sulphate | 4 mg/kg (max) |
8 | Copper2 | 0.1 mg/kg (max) |
9 | Phosphorus | 0.5 mg/L (max) |
10 | Sulphur | 10 mg/kg (max) |
11 | Non-volatile material | 5 mg/100mL |
12 | pHe | 6.5–9 |
13 | Acidity (as acetic acid) | 0.007% m/m (max) |
14 | Appearance | Clear and bright, no visible impurities |
15 | Denaturant | 1–1.5% vol. |
(1) Electrical conductivity correlates closely with the amount of metallic ions such as chloride, sulphate, sodium and iron in the fuel. A higher electrical conductivity means the fuel contains a higher amount of corrosive and metallic ions that promote corrosion and failure in fuel lines and cause injector deposits. The electrical conductivity should be monitored closely and if below the specified value, inorganic chloride and sulphate tests may not necessary be carried out.
(2) Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectrometry can be used to measure copper, sodium, iron and phosphorus in one test.
Note: Given the known potential for ethanol to absorb water, suppliers shall ensure that water does not contaminate the ethanol fuel under the expected range of climatic (local humidity levels and temperature) and fuel distribution conditions. The presence of water indicates a need to improve ethanol handling practices, such as by adding a nitrogen seal to the storage tank. Fuel contaminated with water should not be sold to consumers.
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Sampling, methods and record keeping
4.1 Testing methods
To determine the amount of a substance mentioned in Table 1 that is contained in ethanol, or a parameter mentioned in Table 1 for biodiesel, an American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or European Standard (EN) testing methods mentioned in Table 2 for the substance or parameter must be used.
TABLE 2: TESTING METHODS
Item | Property | Test method |
1 | Ethanol | ASTM D5501 |
2 | Methanol | ASTM D5501 |
3 | Water | ASTM E203 |
4 | Density | ASTM D4052 |
5 | Electrical conductivity | ASTM D1125 |
6 | Inorganic chloride | ASTM D7319 |
7 | Sulphate | ASTM D7318 |
8 | Copper | ASTM D1688 modified |
9 | Phosphorus | ASTM D3231 |
10 | Sulphur | ASTM D54531 (<20ppm)
ASTM D2622 (>20ppm) |
11 | Non-volatile material | ASTM D381 |
12 | pHe | ASTM D6423 |
13 | Acidity (as acetic acid) | ASTM D1613 |
14 | Appearance | ASTM D4806 |
15 | Detnaturant | ASTM D5501 |
(1) ASTM D5453 is the accepted method for samples containing less than 20 mg/kg (ppm) of sulphur. If it is suspected that samples contain more than 20 mg/kg of sulphur ASTM D2622 is to be used.
4.2 Reporting by oil companies or importers
To allow for consistent monitoring of ethanol fuel, companies are required to provide test reports following the test methods specified in Table 2 from an accredited laboratory that is approved by the Minister on the recommendation of the Director. The reports are to be submitted within month end of each quarter and should include tests for properties of substances mentioned in Table 1. Reports to be submitted to—
The Director
Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards
P.O. Box 2118
Government Buildings
Suva
4.3 Taking of samples
The Director may direct an Officer to take samples at any time for testing for the purposes of compliance with these Standards.