15 Miss. Code. R. 22-5.16

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 15-22-5.16 - Proficiency Testing Performance
5.16.1 The cannabis testing entity shall be deemed to have successfully participated in a proficiency testing program for an analyte tested in a specific method if the test results demonstrate a "satisfactory" or otherwise proficient performance determination by the proficiency testing program provider.
5.16.2 The cannabis testing entity may not report test results for analytes that are deemed by the proficiency testing program provider as "unacceptable," "questionable," "unsatisfactory", or otherwise deficient. Testing with the deficient method shall stop immediately upon receiving deficient proficiency testing results.
5.16.3 The cannabis testing entity may resume reporting test results for analytes that were deemed "unacceptable," "questionable," "unsatisfactory", or otherwise deficient, only if both of the following conditions are met:
A. The cannabis testing entity satisfactorily remedies the cause of the failure for each analyte; and
B. The cannabis testing entity submits to the Department a written corrective action report demonstrating how the cannabis testing entity has fixed the cause of the failure.
5.16.4 The cannabis testing entity shall immediately perform a follow-up proficiency test on any method associated with a deficient report until the testing entity obtains an acceptable result for all analytes.
5.16.5 The Department shall take immediate disciplinary action against any cannabis testing entity that is unable to successfully participate in a proficiency program for any available method/analyte every six (6) months.

15 Miss. Code. R. 22-5.16

Adopted 1/13/2024