National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
Scope of Accreditation
Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd
Site
Melbourne Microbiology Laboratory
Accreditation No.
1247
Site No.
1240
Date of Accreditation
14 Mar 1977
Contact
Availability
Services available to external clients
Scope of Accreditation
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Agribusiness
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis for microorganisms | Bacterial isolates; Yeast isolates | Identification | MALDI-TOF | in-house method QWI-FM0135 (MBT Compass Library 11897 MSP) |
| Pet foods; Stockfeeds | Thermophilic anaerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0087 | |
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Pour plate | in-house method FM0142 | ||
| Mesophilic aerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0053 | ||
| Bacillus cereus | Spread plate | AS 5013.2 (in-house method FM0031) | ||
| Clostridium perfringens | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method FM0073 | ||
| Thermophilic aerobes | Pour plate | in-house method FM0039 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 (in-house method FM0002) | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AFNOR BIO 12/2-06/94 (in-house method FM0006) | ||
| Bacillus cereus | Qualitative selective enrichment | ISO 21871 (in-house method FM0058) | ||
| Listeria innocua; Listeria ivanovi; Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria seeligeri; Listeria spp.; Listeria welshimeri | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method FM0007 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.24.1 (in-house method FM0007) | ||
| Psychrotrophic microorganisms | Spread plate | AS 5013.23 (in-house method FM0054) | ||
| Xerophilic moulds; Xerophilic yeasts; Yeasts and moulds | Spread plate | AS 5013.29 (in-house method FM0022) | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5 (in-house method FM0011) | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AFNOR BIO 12/10- 09/02 (in-house method FM0003) | ||
| Campylobacter coli; Campylobacter jejuni | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.6 (in-house method FM0032) | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Pour plate | in-house method FM0020 | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.12.3 (in-house method FM0024) | ||
| Vibrio spp. | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0071 | ||
| Coliforms | Pour plate | AS 5013.4 (in-house method FM0015) | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.8 (in-house method FM0017), ISO 7402 (in-house method FM0017) | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14 (in-house method FM0040), AOAC 998.08 (in-house method FM0040) | ||
| Anaerobes | Pour plate | in-house method FM0012 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - SOLUS | AFNOR SOL 37/01-06/13 (in-house method FM0003E) | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate | AS 5013.12.1 (in-house method FM0023) | ||
| Listeria spp. | Spread plate | AS 5013.24.2 (in-house method FM0005) | ||
| Clostridium spp. - Sulfite reducing | Pour plate | in-house method FM0072 | ||
| Escherichia coli | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.15 (in-house method FM0013) | ||
| Clostridium spp. - Sulfite reducing | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0115 | ||
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0060 | ||
| Thermophilic aerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0051 | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Qualitative | in-house method FM0014 | ||
| Coliforms | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.3 (in-house method FM0013) | ||
| Lactic acid bacteria | Pour plate | ISO 15214 (in-house method FM0028) | ||
| Clostridium perfringens | Pour plate | AS 5013.16 (in-house method FM0029) | ||
| Campylobacter coli; Campylobacter jejuni | Spread plate | AS 5013.6 (in-house method FM0033) | ||
| Mesophilic anaerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0088 | ||
| Plate count | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 990.12 (in-house method FM0010) | ||
| Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0013 | ||
| Yeasts and moulds - Osmophilic | Pour plate | in-house method FM0021 | ||
| Rope spore forming bacteria | Pour plate | APHA 4th Ed (in-house method FM0050) | ||
| Listeria innocua; Listeria ivanovi; Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria seeligeri; Listeria spp.; Listeria welshimeri | Spread plate | in-house method FM0005 | ||
| Lactobacillus spp. | Pour plate | in-house method FM0026 | ||
| Analysis for microorganisms in abattoirs | Meat; Meat surfaces | Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 996.08 (in-house method FM0046) |
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 (in-house method FM0002) | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14 (in-house method FM0040), AOAC 998.08 (in-house method FM0040) | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5 (in-house method FM0011) | ||
| Plate count | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 990.12 (in-house method FM0010) |
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Environment
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis for microorganisms | Air - Ambient | Plate count; Yeasts and moulds | Impaction | in-house method FM0036 |
| Plate count; Yeasts and moulds | Settle plate | in-house method FM0035 | ||
| Bacterial isolates; Yeast isolates | Identification | MALDI-TOF | in-house method QWI-FM0135 (MBT Compass Library 11897 MSP) | |
| Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters - Treated, recirculating; Potable waters; Purified and processed waters; Recycled waters; Sewage; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes | Listeria innocua; Listeria ivanovi; Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria seeligeri; Listeria spp.; Listeria welshimeri | Membrane filter; Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method WM0014 | |
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS/NZS 4276.3.1 (in-house method WM0004), AS/NZS 4276.3.2 (in-house method WM0002) | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Membrane filter | in-house method WM0024 | ||
| Plate count | Membrane filter | in-house method PM0024 | ||
| Legionella pneumophila; Legionella spp. | Spread plate | AS 3896 (in-house method WM0013) | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Membrane filter | in-house method WM0025 | ||
| Plate count | Spiral plate | in-house method WM0003 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Membrane filter | in-house method WM0021 | ||
| Coliforms | Membrane filter | in-house method PM0041, AS/NZS 4276.5 (in-house method WM0005) | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Membrane filter | AS/NZS 4276.20 (in-house method WM0009) | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Membrane filter | in-house method PM0041, AS/NZS 4276.7 (in-house method WM0005) | ||
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Membrane filter | AS/NZS 4276.13 (in-house method WM0006) | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Membrane filter; Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 4276.14 (in-house method WM0001) | ||
| Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters - Treated, recirculating; Purified and processed waters; Recycled waters; Sewage; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes | Pseudomonads | Membrane filter | in-house method PM0016 | |
| Surfaces | Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 (in-house method FM0002) | |
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Pour plate | in-house method FM0142 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - SOLUS | AFNOR SOL 37/01-06/13 (in-house method FM0003E) | ||
| Escherichia coli | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.15 (in-house method FM0013) | ||
| Escherichia coli | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0027) | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AFNOR BIO 12/02-06/13 (in-house method FM0006) | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14 (in-house method FM0040), AOAC 998.08 (in-house method FM0040) | ||
| Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0013 | ||
| Pseudomonads | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0015) | ||
| Coliforms | Pour plate | AS 5013.4 (in-house method FM0015) | ||
| Plate count | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 990.12 (in-house method FM0010) | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - SOLUS | AFNOR SOL 37/01-06/13 (in-house method FM0006E) | ||
| Coliforms | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.3 (in-house method FM0013) | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | in-house method FM0008, AS 5013.5 (in-house method FM0011) | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Pour plate | in-house method FM0117, FM0021, BP (in-house method PM0008) | ||
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0025) | ||
| Cronobacter spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | ISO 22964 (in-house method FM0037) | ||
| Staphylococcus aureus | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0014) | ||
| Plate count; Yeasts and moulds | Contact plates | in-house method FM0034 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Pour plate | in-house method FM0020 | ||
| Sample collection | Industrial waters - Treated, recirculating; Potable waters | Not applicable | Grab | in-house method SOP-MIC0021 |
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Food and Beverage
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis for microorganisms | Bacterial isolates; Yeast isolates | Identification | MALDI-TOF | in-house method QWI-FM0135 (MBT Compass Library 11897 MSP) |
| Beverages; Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Edible fats and oils; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Food additives; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Heat-processed foods in hermetically sealed containers; Herbs and spices; Honey; Infant formulas; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sandwiches; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AFNOR BIO 12/10-09/02 (in-house method FM0003) | |
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Pour plate | in-house method FM0142 | ||
| Cronobacter spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | ISO 22964 (in-house method FM0037) | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 (in-house method FM0002) | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - SOLUS | AFNOR SOL 37/01-06/13 (in-house method FM0003E) | ||
| Beverages; Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Edible fats and oils; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Food additives; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Heat-processed foods in hermetically sealed containers; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sandwiches; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Qualitative | in-house method FM0014 | |
| Xerophilic moulds; Xerophilic yeasts; Yeasts and moulds | Spread plate | AS 5013.29 (in-house method FM0022) | ||
| Campylobacter coli; Campylobacter jejuni | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.6 (in-house method FM0032) | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.12.3 (in-house method FM0024) | ||
| Campylobacter coli; Campylobacter jejuni | Spread plate | AS 5013.6 (in-house method FM0033) | ||
| Clostridium perfringens | Pour plate | AS 5013.16 (in-house method FM0029) | ||
| Rope spore forming bacteria | Pour plate | APHA 4th Ed (in-house method FM0050) | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.24.1 (in-house method FM0007) | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.8 (in-house method FM0017), ISO 7402 (in-house method FM0017) | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Pour plate | in-house method FM0020 | ||
| Thermophilic anaerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0087 | ||
| Vibrio spp. | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0071 | ||
| Bacillus cereus | Qualitative selective enrichment | ISO 21871 (in-house method FM0058) | ||
| Clostridium perfringens | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method FM0073 | ||
| Coliforms | Pour plate | AS 5013.4 (in-house method FM0015) | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate | AS 5013.12.1 (in-house method FM0023) | ||
| Plate count | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 990.12 (in-house method FM0010) | ||
| Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - SOLUS | AFNOR SOL 37/02-06/13 (in-house method FM0006E) | ||
| Clostridium spp. - Sulfite reducing | Pour plate | in-house method FM0072 | ||
| Plate count - Anaerobic | Pour plate | in-house method FM0012 | ||
| Bacillus cereus | Spread plate | AS 5013.2 (in-house method FM0031) | ||
| Lactobacillus spp. | Pour plate | in-house method FM0026 | ||
| Escherichia coli | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.15 (in-house method FM0013) | ||
| Clostridium spp. - Sulfite reducing | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0115 | ||
| Listeria spp. | Spread plate | AS 5013.24.2 (in-house method FM0005) | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AFNOR BIO 12/2-06/94 (in-house method FM0006) | ||
| Thermophilic aerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0051 | ||
| Lactic acid bacteria | Pour plate | ISO 15214 (in-house method FM0028) | ||
| Psychrotrophic microorganisms | Spread plate | AS 5013.23 (in-house method FM0054) | ||
| Mesophilic anaerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0088 | ||
| Mesophilic aerobic spore formers | Pour plate | in-house method FM0053 | ||
| Listeria innocua; Listeria ivanovi; Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria seeligeri; Listeria spp.; Listeria welshimeri | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method FM0007 | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14 (in-house method FM0040), AOAC 998.08 (in-house method FM0040) | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5 (in-house method FM0011) | ||
| Coliforms | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.3 (in-house method FM0013) | ||
| Vibrio parahaemolyticus | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0060 | ||
| Listeria innocua; Listeria ivanovi; Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria seeligeri; Listeria spp.; Listeria welshimeri | Spread plate | in-house method FM0005 | ||
| Yeasts and moulds - Osmophilic | Pour plate | in-house method FM0021 | ||
| Thermophilic aerobes | Pour plate | in-house method FM0039 | ||
| Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method FM0013 | ||
| Dairy products | Yeasts and moulds | Spread plate - MC-Media Pad | in-house method QWI-FM0136 | |
| Meat and meat products | Plate count | Pour plate | in-house method FM0008 | |
| Meat and meat products; Poultry and poultry products | Enterobacteriaceae | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.8 (in-house method FM0019), ISO 7402 (in-house method FM0019) | |
| Poultry and poultry products | Enterobacteriaceae | Pour plate | AS 5013.8 (in-house method FM0127) | |
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5 (in-house method FM0080) | ||
| Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14 (in-house method FM0081) | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate | AS 5013.12.1 (in-house method FM0083) | ||
| Escherichia coli | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14 (in-house method FM0082) |
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Media Products
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis for media quality control | Bacteriology media - Antibiotic sensitivity; Bacteriology media - Biochemical test media; Bacteriology media - General purpose; Bacteriology media - Selective; Routine isolation/differential mycology media | Cultural recovery; Cultural sensitivity; Culture selectivity; Enumeration for chromogenic media; Gel strength; Physical appearance; Shelf life; Sterility; pH | Cultural recovery; Cultural selectivity; Ecometric streaking; Enrichment broths; Physical appearance; Pour plate; Qualitative; Qualitative selective enrichment; Quantitative; Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic; Visual examination | in-house method SOP-MED0001, SOP-MED0002, SOP-MED0003 |
| Analysis for microorganisms | Bacterial isolates; Yeast isolates | Identification | MALDI-TOF | in-house method QWI-FM0135 (MBT Compass Library 11897 MSP) |
| Biological analysis of cosmetics, perfumes and essentials oils | Cosmetic products; Cosmetic raw materials; Essential oils; Hair products; Oral hygiene products; Perfumes; Sunscreens | Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0001) |
| Clostridium perfringens | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0019 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0012 | ||
| Gram negative bacteria | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0030) | ||
| Pseudomonads | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method PM0031 | ||
| Pseudomonads | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0015 | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Pour plate | BP (in-house method PM0008) | ||
| Gram negative bacteria (including bile tolerant) | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0006) | ||
| Aerobes - Total viable; Anaerobes | Pour plate | in-house method PM0003 | ||
| Coliforms | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0010, PM0036 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method PM0011, ISO 7402 (in-house method FM0017) | ||
| Gram negative bacteria | Most probable number (MPN) | BP (in-house method PM0028) | ||
| Clostridia - Anaerobic spore formers | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0005) | ||
| Staphylococcus aureus | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0002) | ||
| Preservative efficacy | Pour plate | USP (in-house method PM0017), BP (in-house method PM0018) | ||
| Escherichia coli | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0004), BP (in-house method PM0013) | ||
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0009) | ||
| Gram negative bacteria (including bile tolerant) | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method PM0022, BP (in-house method PM0007) | ||
| Cosmetic waters | Aerobes - Total viable | Membrane filter | BP (in-house method PM0024) | |
| Pseudomonads | Membrane filter | in-house method PM0016 | ||
| Biological analysis of human and veterinary medicines including vaccines | Biological products; Pharmaceuticals | Coliforms | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0036 |
| Pseudomonads | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0015 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method PM0011, ISO 7402 (in-house method FM0017) | ||
| Gram negative bacteria (including bile tolerant) | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0006) | ||
| Escherichia coli | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0004), BP (in-house method PM0013) | ||
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0009) | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0001), BP (in-house method PM0038) | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Pour plate | BP (in-house method PM0008) | ||
| Clostridia - Anaerobic spore formers | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0005) | ||
| Gram negative bacteria (including bile tolerant) | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method PM0022, BP (in-house method PM0007) | ||
| Gram negative bacteria | Most probable number (MPN) | BP (in-house method PM0028) | ||
| Staphylococcus aureus | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0002) | ||
| Coliforms - Total | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0010 | ||
| Clostridium perfringens | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0019 | ||
| Aerobes - Total viable; Anaerobes | Pour plate | in-house method PM0003 | ||
| Pseudomonas spp. | Most probable number (MPN) | in-house method PM0031 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Qualitative selective enrichment | in-house method PM0012 | ||
| Gram negative bacteria | Qualitative selective enrichment | BP (in-house method PM0030) | ||
| Medicinal capsules and injectables; Pharmaceutical waters | LAL bacterial endotoxin | Limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL) | USP (in-house method PM0029) | |
| Preservative efficacy | Pour plate | USP (in-house method PM0017), BP (in-house method PM0018) | ||
| Pharmaceutical waters | Pseudomonads | Membrane filter | in-house method PM0016 | |
| Aerobes - Total viable | Membrane filter | BP (in-house method PM0024) | ||
| Biological analysis of medical devices | Medical devices | Bacterial endotoxin | Limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL) | USP (in-house method PM0029) |
| Biological analysis of other healthcare or pharmaceutical products and accessories | Alcohol solutions | Aerobes | Membrane filter | in-house method PM0032 |
| Dialysis waters | Aerobes | Membrane filter | BP (in-house method PM0020) |
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Accreditation No.
1247
Site No.
1240
Print date
13 Jul 2025