FreshTest

FreshTest is an Australian Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries initiative to provide low cost MRL (chemical residue) and microbial testing for wholesalers and their growers in Australia's Central Markets.

The tests are confidential and are used for verification for food safety and Quality Assurance systems.

Since its introduction in December 2001 FreshTest has grown to become the largest and most comprehensive horticultural residue-testing program undertaken in Australia. It continues to grow as more industry participants make use of the facility.

The program is much more streamlined than trying to organise tests as an individual.

The Australian Chamber has negotiated significant price reductions with a number of laboratories around the country, saving up to 50% of the price because of its coordination, bulk requests and resulting reduced administration fees.

Duplication of testing has been eliminated through the establishment of a database to manage the requests and results. 

For further information, contact Brismark's FreshTest coordinator or telephone 07 3915 4222 or contact the Brisbane Markets Hotline on 1800 631 002.

Collection Days

For further information about the FreshTest schedule please contact Brismark's FreshTest coordinator or telephone 07 3915 4222 or contact the Brisbane Markets Hotline on 1800 631 002.

Request for Testing

Use the FreshTest Request Form - Wholesaler or the FreshTest Request Form - Grower and fax it back to Brismark on 07 3915 4224 a minimum of TWO days before the nominated collection day.

Sampling

Brismark has been appointed in the Brisbane Markets to coordinate samples for testing on behalf of FreshTest Australia.

Please note that on testing days samples are dispatched by 8.30am so please ensure that your product is delivered to Brismark before that time. Any product received after this time cannot be included and will be placed in refrigerated storage until the next collection day. 

Address samples to:
The FreshTest Coordinator - Brismark
The Fresh Centre, Brisbane Markets
Sherwood Road, Rocklea

or

PO Box 70
Brisbane Markets  Qld  4106

For each test requested approximately 500 grams of product is required. This means if you require a C3 and M1 test on a sample we require approximately 1kg of product. For larger products (e.g. watermelon) 1 whole piece of fruit is required for each test.

Laboratory Accreditation

All laboratories used in the FreshTest program are National Association of Testing Agencies (NATA) accredited.

Test Results

The FreshTest Online website enables users to obtain test results as soon as they become available. To access the FreshTest Online website click here.

If you do not have a user name and password, telephone (07) 3915 4222 and ask for FreshTest. 

To register as a participant in the program or to have any questions answered please email Brismark's FreshTest Coordinator or telephone 07 3915 4222.

"The Residue and Microbial Testing Program for Australia's Fresh Produce Industry"