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Food testing requirements for appointed analysts
Requirements for appointed analysts under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme
Laboratories that conduct testing on samples taken under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme must be appointed as analysts under Section 34 of the Imported Food Control Act 1992.
To be an appointed analyst, a laboratory must meet the requirements stipulated in the following document:
The following document contains supporting information and references used by AQIS and appointed analysts:
Applying be become an appointed analyst
Laboratories can apply to become an appointed analyst if they can comply with all of the requirements listed above before proceeding with the application.
Before applying, the laboratory must determine if their system has the capability to report electronically via the eResults system. Please contact the Laboratory Contact Officer to obtain the system requirements documents.
If your laboratory can comply with all of these conditions, consider and complete the following:
- Application to become an Appointed Analyst
PDF [107 KB] - Application to become an Appointed Analyst
Word [104 KB]
- AQIS Imported Food Testing Capability Matrix Application PDF [443 KB]
- AQIS Imported Food Testing Capability Matrix Application Word [72 KB]
- Guide to NATA food group definitions and testing classes
- Guide for Laboratories Applying for Appointment as an Analyst
If you have any queries regarding the set–up for reporting eResults, please contact the AIMS administrator.
If you have any questions about becoming an appointed analyst, please email the Laboratory Contact Officer or phone 02 6272 5488, or submit your completed application forms to:
Laboratory Contact Officer
Imported Food Program
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
GPO Box 858
CanberraA ACT 2601
Or a scanned copy can be emailed to Food Import
Subject: Laboratory Contact Officer
20 Dec 2011