The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development does not conduct food testing. We have identified many laboratories in Western Australia (WA) to assist with microbiological, chemical and nutritional analysis of food. Also provided are eastern states-based laboratories servicing WA.
Listed in the table below are laboratories offering services to WA businesses.
| Laboratory | Contact details | Test |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) | Perth Grains Quality Testing Services 3 Baron-Hay Court Telephone +61 (0)8 6168 9900
Sydney Analytical and Testing Services 1 Rivett Road, Riverside Corporate Park +61 (0)2 8025 3200 Visit AEGIC's website | Perth: Wheat, oats and barley grains quality testing.
NATA accredited. |
| AgriFood Technology | 38 Clark Court Bibra Lake WA 6163 Telephone +61 (0)8 9418 5333 | NIP* & fibre, pesticide, allergens, oilseed, stockfeed, microbiological. NATA accredited. |
| ALS Limited | Caribbean Business Park 22 Dalmore Drive Scoresby VIC 3179 Telephone +61 (0)3 8756 8111 Visit ALS Limited website | Food chemistry, nutrient testing, NIP*, microbiological, allergens, pesticide residue analysis, water, shelf life trials. NATA accredited. |
| Eurofins ARL (formerly Analytical Reference Laboratory (ARL Group) and ProMicro) | 46-48 Banksia Road Welshpool WA 6106 Visit Eurofins ARL's website | NIP*, shelf-life, HACCP, chemical, water, soil, nutrient testing; meat and meat products; sugar and sugar products; preservatives in foods; residues and contaminants; pesticides; agricultural products and materials: insecticide and acaricide formulations. NATA accredited. |
| BVAQ | Unit 2, 26 Ilda Rd Canning Vale WA 6155 Telephone +61 (0)8 9455 9600 Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney Visit BVAQ website | Perth: Registration, microbiological, shelf life. Melbourne: Allergens, raw milk testing, GMO, seeds & grains testing and inspection. NATA accredited. |
| Chem Centre | Level 2, Building 500 South Entrance Drive Curtin University corner Manning Road and Townsing Drive Bentley WA 6102 Telephone +61 (0)8 9422 9800 Visit Chem Centre's website | NIP*, fibre, allergens, microbiological, chemical. NATA accredited. |
| EATS: Environmental and Agricultural Testing Services | 5/4 Mummery Crescent Bunbury WA 6230 Telephone +61 (0)8 9721 7170 Visit EATS website | Microbiological, water. |
| PathWest | Telephone +61 (0)8 6457 1991 Visit PathWest website | Microbiological. NATA accredited. |
| Post-Harvest Biosecurity and Food Safety Laboratory |
Bob Du B.Du@murdoch.edu.au Building 240, 90 South Street, Murdoch, WA, 6150 Telephone +61 (0)8 9360 6403 | Chemical residues. Analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in workspace. Bioassay on stored product insect with pesticide and fumigant. Seed germination and viability test. Nutrient testing -analysis of protein, vitamins and irons (fluoride and bromide). ISO 9001certified. |
| Merieux NutriSciences | 181 Claisebrook Rd Telephone 1300 000 990 | Food microbiology, chemistry, NIP*, allergens, HACCP, water testing, environmental monitoring, challenge studies, shelf life testing. NATA accredited. |
| Symbio Laboratories | Unit 2, 2-4 Mallaig Way (cnr Modal) Canning Vale WA 6155 Telephone 1300 703 166 Visit Symbio Laboratories | Chemical, residue and microbiological testing for Food & Nutrition, Environmental & Agriculture. NATA accredited.
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| Vintessential Laboratories | 15a Wrigglesworth Drive Cowaramup WA 6284 Telephone +61 (0)8 9755 9620 | Wine, cider, beer, water, plant, soil, olive oil testing. Enzymatic test kits, export certification and wine microbiological testing. NATA accredited. |
* Nutrition information panel
If your business provides analytical services for the Western Australian food industry and it is not on this list, please contact us.