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EPTIS factsheet 1582366 | Last revision 2026-11-10 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1582366 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1582366

PT provider
PT provider IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd
Based in Australia
Language(s) English
Remarks One round of IFM Sludge PT is offered biennially. Three samples are provided consisting of sludge material in a plastic sachet and a freeze-dried vial. Instructions are provided to participants for minor rehydration before combining the matching sludge material and vial prior to testing. 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
Keywords
Product groups Soil, sludge, contaminated sites
Testing fields Microbiology
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Sludge Material E.coli count All methods
Plate count All methods
Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliform count All methods
Salmonella species detection All methods
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims validation of testing methods
Number of participants 30 +
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2023

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee AUD$400 (Plus Shipping)
Regularly operated Yes (Even Years)
Year of first operation
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
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
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Australia, Ms Luminita Antin. Ms Luminita Antin.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5