Useful records
- Material, lot and sample identities
- Who transferred or received them and when
- Receipt condition and recorded handling
- Storage and outbound shipment records
Connect the records
Ask how laboratory samples relate to lots and how lots relate to outbound orders. A certificate should not be assumed to describe unrelated material simply because it is in the supplier's library.
Confirm retention and access
Agree which records are kept, for how long, and how your business can request them. The required depth depends on your research and contractual needs.