Microbiological Testing

Nav Labs (Aus) is a leading state of the art food microbiological testing laboratory in Victoria based in Laverton North.

We provide our customers with a cost- effective and high quality microbiological testing service with added value service. We conduct microbiological testing of food product, plant hygiene and shelf life verification.

The samples for microbiological testing are tested on the same day. Presumptive test results are communicated with client over phone or via email for timely corrective actions.

The laboratory has management system based on ISO/IEC 17025-testing requirements and testing methods are approved for specific food categories. Our approval scope of accreditation is available on NATA’s website.

At Nav Labs, we have been using advanced methods and technology to identify risk factors, improve efficiency, quality and add value to the market. Our test methods are based on Australian Standards or recognized international references.

There are strict regulations for listeria testing especially in packaged ready to eat meat products. Listeria can be present in food processing environment and hiding in hard to find locations. Detailed information on listeria management program is given on PrimeSafe website in a PrimeNote. We have access to experienced consultants who can help documenting adequate listeria testing plans.

Our microbiological tests include:

  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • E.coli
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Campylobacter
  • Coliforms
  • Coagulative positive Staph
  • Yeast and Mould
  • Standard Plate Count/Total viable count
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Bacillus cereus

Nav Labs Pty Ltd has  meat testing accreditation as per department of agriculture and water resources program for export meat testing including ESAM and PHI. We are specialized in export meat testing including carcass hygiene, meat testing and environmental testing. We provide complete testing solution for small-goods manufacturers, further meat processors and abattoirs for compliance with legislative requirements.

There are specific requirements for packaged RTE meat for listeria management. The requirements are given in Regulatory Guidelines for the control of Listeria document. The samples must be drawn as per food standards and listeria management plan. The testing laboratory and methods shall be approved.

Our food safety experts have a long history of working with meat processing industry including export registered establishments.

We can arrange independent consulting services for business that has limited QA resources. They can help you for food safety program review, internal auditing, root cause analysis, customer complaint response, allergen management, label review and corrective actions.

Relevant Meat Standards:

  • Food Standards Australia New Zealand;
  • Regulatory Guidelines for the Control of Listeria;
  • Victorian Standard for Hygienic Production of Meat at Retail Premises March 2006;
  • AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for the Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption;
  • AS 4465:2005 Australia Standard for Construction of Premises and Hygienic Production of Poultry Meat for Human Consumption;
  • A Guide to the Implementation and Auditing of HACCP SCARM Report 60
     

To discuss export meat testing requirements, please call Harjinder Singh on 0411717838

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