Radioanalytical Services operates in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. Under this quality system, clients request sample analysis using the client request form.
The process of the radioanalytical service
Request for services
Following accreditation requirements, the chain of custody should be filled out and provided by the client and receipted, signed and returned by RAS when the samples are received and logged in.
Sample analysis will not begin until we have received this form:
Sample receipt and reporting process
- Radioanalytical Services will send confirmation of receipt of samples (via the RAS chain of custody).
- The report will include a reference date. The date received will be used as the sample reference date. Please indicate if an alternate reference date is to be used.
Responsibilities of the client
It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that the samples accurately reflect the material or environment being analysed by selecting the right sample, using proper sampling techniques, providing adequate sample size, and ensuring the samples are properly packaged, labelled, and transported in accordance with state and Commonwealth regulations.
- It is the client’s responsibility to notify ARPANSA of any hazards associated with the samples.
- Sample containers should be uniquely identified and appropriately labelled.
- A list of sample identifiers should accompany the samples. This will allow us to check that all samples are present and will ensure that the appropriate information will appear in the final report.
What happens to the samples after testing is complete?
- Samples will be retained for a minimum of one month after the issue of the test report. After this time, unless otherwise requested by the client, the samples will be disposed of.
- ARPANSA reserves the right to return any samples to the client (at the client’s cost), and will normally return hazardous samples.
How much does it cost?
| Description of Service | Charge (including GST) |
|---|---|
| Food analysis per item | $164.00 |
| Food certificate* (per item - up to 5 copies) | $220.00 |
*The extra charge for additional lots of 5 copies is $100.00
Invoices will be issued that meet the minimum requirements of the Australian Taxation Office and applicable legislation and indicate the GST component.
Contact details
Phone: (03) 9433 2211
Email: RAS@arpansa.gov.au
Address
All requests for Radioanalyical Services should be forwarded to:
Radioanalytical Services
ARPANSA
619 Lower Plenty Road
Yallambie VIC 3085
