Chocolate
EPTIS factsheet 678808 | Last revision 2023-11-01 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts678808 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts678808
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| PT provider | IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | All tests can be performed on all samples. 3 × ~40 g chocolate block/bar samples (Sample A, B and C). Count (cfu/g): Plate Count, Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, Mould, Yeast Detection (/0.1g): E. coli ; (/25g): Salmonella 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. 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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                        Food and drink
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| Testing fields | 
                    
                        Microbiology
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| Aims of the PT scheme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target group of participants | All food testing labs who want real, ready-to-test samples | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linked to specific legislation / standards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional, subsidiary aims | validation of testing methods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of participants | 40+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party | 
                         Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2010 No  | 
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| Operation is commissioned / requested by | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Participation fee | AUD$480 (plus shipping) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (1 round per year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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