How To Submit A Water Sample

1. Water samples must be submitted in clean, tightly sealed sample bottles and clearly labelled.
2. If you have a number of samples, these should be neatly packed in a cardboard box and clearly labelled.

• Clearly label ALL sample containers with the Sample ID/Field number, Soil depth (if applicable) and your Contact details.
• Ensure that the correct FAS Service Request Form (Soil, Leaf, Fertiliser or Water) is filled in and attached to your box of samples.
• Ensure that the sample information on the Service Request Form and sample packaging are the same.
• Minimum information required on the sample package is your contact name, number and sample ID.

Minimum information required on the Service Request Form, in order to process your samples efficiently include:

• Contact name
• Contact number
• Postal address
• E-mail address is compulsory
• VAT number (if available)

Samples can be dropped off at our laboratory in Mount Edgecombe, Durban in person or at the sample bin outside our security gate. The samples can also be sent to our Laboratory via any courier service (at your cost).

However, there are a number of FREE sample drop off points in the sugarcane-growing regions. These include SASRI Extension offices. 

We do not encourage the use of the Post Office as there is a significant risk that the samples will be lost or damaged.

New customers may have to pay cash / EFT and use their name or farm name as a reference. Email us the proof of payment or send it with your samples.

BANKING DETAILS
Account Name: SA Sugar Assoc. Admin Acc.
Account Number: 050160079
Type of Account: Business Current Account
Account held at: Kingsmead
Branch Code:  040026