Check Sample (Potable Water/Beverages)
EPTIS factsheet 138674 | Last revision 2023-11-06 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138674 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138674
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| PT provider | IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | Comprehensive sample for water and beverage testing laboratories. All analyses are available on all samples. 12 rounds per year (split into 2 programs, each providing 6 monthly rounds). 1 vial is tested each month, and reconstituted to obtain 1000 mL giving a maximum of 10 samples per vial. IFM PTP code: 24CSP-01 collects test months May to October 24CSP-02 collects test months November to April Available tests: Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Clostridium spp. (vegetative), Enterococcus spp, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Yeast, Mould, Faecal Streptococcus spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp See the IFM Perpetual Schedule for more information: https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/PT_Microbiology_Perpetual_Schedule.xlsx Laboratories may request multiple result submissions at no additional cost. This will ensure that all analysts and methods can be compared, giving a laboratory-wide picture of proficiency. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Product groups |
Food and drink
Water |
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| Testing fields |
Microbiology
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| Aims of the PT scheme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target group of participants | Laboratories that routinely test water and beverage samples | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linked to specific legislation / standards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional, subsidiary aims | validation of testing methods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of participants | 100+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party |
Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043 |
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| Operation is commissioned / requested by | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fees and frequency | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Participation fee | AUD$740 per 6 months/rounds (plus shipping) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (12 rounds per year (split into 2 programs, each providing 6 monthly rounds)) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact details of the PT provider | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provider | Contact person | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd
P.O.Box 877, Unit 4/58 Stennett Road 2565 Ingleburn NSW Australia Phone: +61 2 9618 3311 Fax: n/a Web: http://www.ifmqs.com.au http://www.ifmqs.com.au |
IFM Team
Phone: +61 2 9618 3311 Fax: Email: Support@ifmqs.com.au Support@ifmqs.com.au |
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If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Australia,
Ms Luminita Antin.
Ms Luminita Antin.