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Herbal Preparations/Medicine

EPTIS factsheet 138727 | Last revision 2023-11-06 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138727 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138727

PT provider
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 combined 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 combined 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 combined 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) 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).
Keywords
Product groups Pharmaceutical products, drugs
Testing fields Microbiology
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Herbal Preparations (synthesized) Plate count 37°C all methods
Mould count all methods
Yeast count all methods
Clostridium perfringens detection all methods
E.coli detection all methods
Gram-negative bacteria (bile tolerant) detection all methods
Salmonella species detection all methods
Coagulase-positive staphylococci detection all methods
Candida albicans detection all methods
Pseudomonas aeruginosa detection all methods
Pseudomonas species detection all methods
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants Laboratories testing pharmaceutical products or components
Linked to specific legislation / standards
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

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee AUD$580 per round (plus shipping)
Regularly operated Yes (3 rounds per year)
Year of first operation 1997
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 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