Herbal Preparations/Medicine
EPTIS factsheet 138727 | Last revision 2026-06-26 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138727 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138727
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| PT provider | IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | 3 different Pharmaceutical/cosmetic programs are offered per year, each with different relevant tests. PH1: Lotion 3x Lotion and freeze dried vial samples (Sample A, B and C). Combine prior to testing. All tests can be performed on all samples. Count (cfu/g): Yeast, Mould, Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC), Total yeast & mould count (TYMC). Detection (/10g, and 1g): Candida albicans, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa. PH2: Herbal Tea 3 × 130 g dry, herbal tea (Sample A, B and C). Test as received, all tests can be performed on all samples. Count (cfu/g): Yeast, Mould, Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC), Total yeast & mould count (TYMC). Detection (/10g and /1g): E. coli, Salmonella spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium spp, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. PH3: Capsules, Unpresssed tablets 3 × 130 g dry, capsule and unpressed tablet (Sample A, B and C). Test as received, all tests can be performed on all samples. Count (cfu/g): Yeast, Mould, Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC), Total yeast & mould count (TYMC). Detection (/10g and /1g): Candida albicans, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Pseudomonas spp, Salmonella spp, Coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp, Gram negative bacteria (bile tolerant). Link to IFM Microbiological PTP Schedule:https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/PT_Microbiology_Perpetual_Schedule.xlsx Link to IFM Microbiological PTP Catalogue: https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/IFM_Microbiological_PT_Catalogue.pdf 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. If required, additional sample sets are available for order at a low per sample price (in support of no cost multiple result submissions). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pharmaceutical products, drugs
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| Testing fields |
Microbiology
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| Target group of participants | Laboratories testing pharmaceutical products or components | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional, subsidiary aims | validation of testing methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of participants | 50+ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party |
Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2023 |
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| Operation is commissioned / requested by | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Participation fee | AUD$610 per round (plus shipping) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (3 rounds per year) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Support 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.