To carry out the analysis programme provided for in articles R. 1321-10, R. 1321-15, R. 1321-15-1 and R. 1321-16 and for the additional analyses provided for in articles R. 1321-17 and R. 1321-18, water samples are taken by agents of the Regional Health Agency or by agents of a laboratory approved under the conditions mentioned in article R. 1321-21.
With the exception of the cases provided for in article R. 1321-18, the cost of sampling is borne by the person responsible for producing, distributing or packaging the water, at the rates and in accordance with the procedures laid down by order of the ministers responsible for local authorities, consumer affairs, the economy and finance and health.