Environmental Water
EPTIS factsheet 929749 | Last revision 2026-06-26 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929749 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts929749
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| PT provider | IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | Format: Freeze-dried vial Sample Count: 2 samples per round (Sample A and B). Samples are are dispatched as 2 sets of 4 samples (2 rounds). Each sample is reconstituted to obtain 800 mL in the appropriate test month. Link to schedule: https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/PT_Microbiology_Perpetual_Schedule.xlsx See IFM Microbiological PTP Catalogue: https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/IFM_Microbiological_PT_Catalogue.pdf IFM PTP code: EW-01 collects test months June and September. EW-02 collects test months December and March. Available tests: Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C Count (cfu/100mL): Coliforms, Enterococcus spp, E. coli, Ps. aeruginosa, Yeast, Mould, Thermotolerant (faecal) Coliforms 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 |
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 environmental water samples | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 No |
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| Operation is commissioned / requested by | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Participation fee | AUD$540 per round (plus shipping) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (4 rounds per year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 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.