Herbal Preparations/Medicine
EPTIS factsheet 138727 | Last revision 2023-11-06 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138727 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts138727
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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). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product groups |
Pharmaceutical products, drugs
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Testing fields |
Microbiology
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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 |
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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 |