.-(1) In all cases, the sampling officer shall personally superintend the drawing of the sample and the sample shall be drawn in the presence of at least one witness. Where the sample is drawn from an original unopened receptacle containing petroleum otherwise than in bulk the opening shall be sufficient to admit of the sample being rapidly transferred from the receptacle.(2)Two bottles, each of a capacity of 1 litre, shall be filled to nine-tenths of their capacity with the sample and corked. The corks shall be driven home and cut-off level with the neck, and melted sealing wax shall be worked into the corks and the bottles shall be efficiently sealed.(3)In the case of petroleum imported into India the bottles containing the samples shall, after being sealed, be labelled with the name of the consignee, particulars of the ship or vehicle by which it is imported and such other distinguishing marks as may be necessary.
