Test samples may be damaged or deteriorate during the testing procedure, storage or transport and should be considered as rejects after inspection. Test samples are not subject to a post-treatment process. In general, in the post-inspection phase, the laboratory shall proceed as described in point five (5). Exceptionally, if despite this warning, the client requests the return of the inspected samples, the laboratory will proceed as described in point six (6). By requesting the return of samples, the client releases the laboratory from all responsibility for any damage to the samples and for the subsequent use of the samples.