Meat Industry (Pathogenic 6 E. coli)
EPTIS factsheet 929370 | Last revision 2023-11-01 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929370 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929370
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| PT provider | IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | This program has 2 rounds per year. The focus of this program is detection using instruments and kits based on PCR technologies. All tests can be conducted on all samples. 3 x Freeze-dried vial samples are provided per round (Sample A, B and C). Preparation: Reconstitute prior to testing Available tests: “Big 6” E. coli detection and identification, including O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 and O157, and detection of eae and stx genes. 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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| Product groups |
Food and drink
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| Testing fields |
Microbiology
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| Aims of the PT scheme | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target group of participants | Laboratories employing instruments and kits based on PCR technologies for the detection of O157 and Big 6 E. coli strains. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linked to specific legislation / standards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional, subsidiary aims | validation of testing methods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of participants | 20 + | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party |
Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2010 |
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| Operation is commissioned / requested by | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Participation fee | AUD$590 per round (plus shipping) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (2 rounds per year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact details of the PT provider | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.