What agency issues the certification for the Intox EC/IR II?

What agency issues the certification for the Intox EC/IR II?

• A. Department of Transportation
• B. Department of Justice
• C. Environmental Protection Agency
• D. Department of Health and Human Services

Answer: (D)

The device is an evidential breath testing instrument, so its official approval comes from the federal program that certifies breath alcohol analyzers. The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), issues the Certificates of Certification for breath alcohol analyzers like the Intox EC/IR II. This certification confirms the device meets required performance and calibration standards and supports its use as admissible evidence in forensic testing. While the DOT sets workplace testing rules, and the EPA or DOJ do not certify breath testers, SAMHSA under DHHS is the authority that certifies these devices.

The device is an evidential breath testing instrument, so its official approval comes from the federal program that certifies breath alcohol analyzers. The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), issues the Certificates of Certification for breath alcohol analyzers like the Intox EC/IR II. This certification confirms the device meets required performance and calibration standards and supports its use as admissible evidence in forensic testing. While the DOT sets workplace testing rules, and the EPA or DOJ do not certify breath testers, SAMHSA under DHHS is the authority that certifies these devices.