# 40 CFR § 792.15: Inspection of a testing facility

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 792.15
- **Heading:** Inspection of a testing facility
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER R—TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT > PART 792—GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE STANDARDS > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) A testing facility shall permit an authorized employee or duly designated representative of EPA or FDA, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, to inspect the facility and to inspect (and in the case of records also to copy) all records and specimens required to be maintained regarding studies to which this part applies. The records inspection and copying requirements shall not apply to quality assurance unit records of findings and problems, or to actions recommended and taken, except the EPA may seek production of these records in litigation or formal adjudicatory hearings.
(b) EPA will not consider reliable for purposes of showing that a chemical substance or mixture does not present a risk of injury to health or the environment any data developed by a testing facility or sponsor that refuses to permit inspection in accordance with this part. The determination that a study will not be considered reliable does not, however, relieve the sponsor of a required test of any obligation under any applicable statute or regulation to submit the results of the study to EPA.
(c) Since a testing facility is a place where chemicals are stored or held, it is subject to inspection under section 11 of TSCA.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 792.1 § 792.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.3 § 792.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.10 § 792.10 Applicability to studies performed under grants and contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.12 § 792.12 Statement of compliance or non-compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.15 § 792.15 Inspection of a testing facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.15.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.17 § 792.17 Effects of non-compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.17.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.29 § 792.29 Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.29.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.31 § 792.31 Testing facility management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.31.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.33 § 792.33 Study director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.33.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.35 § 792.35 Quality assurance unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.35.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.41 § 792.41 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.41.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.43 § 792.43 Test system care facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.43.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.45 § 792.45 Test system supply facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.45.md)
- [40 CFR § 792.47 § 792.47 Facilities for handling test, control, and reference substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-792.47.md)

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