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NSW Department of Primary Industries operates an Olive Oil Testing Service based at Wagga Wagga, which aims to provide practical solutions for growers and processors in this fast-growing industry. The service is based on the latest technology and requirements of the International Olive Council (IOC). The laboratory also provides all testing required in determining if olive oil meets the Australian Standard AS5264-2011.

Our chemical testing Laboratory and organoleptic (sensory) panel is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and the International Olive Council (IOC).

(Period of IOC Recognition 1st December 2012 to 30th November 2013)

We also participate in proficiency tests conducted by international organisations such as the IOC and the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) and the German Society for Fat Science (DGF).

Test and package prices

NIR (Near Infra Red Spectrophotometry) Quality packages

(Prices current as at 29th March 2012)

NIR testing is available for Extra Virgin Olive Oil only.
Olive Oil that has been refined or infused must be tested by Wet Chemistry.

Australian Olive Association Code of Practice

Test

NIR

Single sample

11-30 samples
per submission,
price per sample (one report)

>30 samples per submission,
price per sample (one report)

FreeFatty Acid Peroxide Value, UV Absorption

$25.00

$22.85

$20.65

(FFA,PV, UV) plus Sensory Analysis

$128.80

$126.65

$124.45

Other NIR Packages

Test

NIR

Single sample

11-30 samples
per submission,
price per sample (one report)

>30 samples per submission,
price per sample (one report)

Free Fatty Acids (FFA), Peroxide Value (PV),Ultra Violet absorption or Polyphenol (PP)

$25.00

$22.85

$20.65

Free Fatty Acids (FFA), Peroxide Value (PV)Ultra Violet absorption plus Polyphenol (PP)

$33.30

$30.45

$27.55

For individual reports on multiple samples a charge will apply, please contact the Customer Service Unit for more information.

Wet Chemistry Quality packages

The following Wet Chemistry quality packages are available (prices current as at 28 March 2012, for a single sample):

Package Description Cost

A

Free Fatty Acid, Peroxide Value, UV absorbance & Fatty Acid Profile

$148.45

B

Package A plus Total Polyphenols & Rancimat

$247.05

C

Package B plus Pyropheophytin a (PPP) & 1,2-Diacylglycerols(DAGs)

$382.65

D

PPP & DAGs only.

$135.60

Adulteration

 

 

E

Sterols, Wax Content & Stigmastadienes

$800.60

F

Package E plus Trans Fatty Acids (Trans), Triacylglycerols (TAGs) Insoluble Impurities, Moisture ,Unsaponifiable Matter & Palmitic Acid in 2 position

$1359.30

Discounts apply for larger numbers of samples.

Additional charges may apply for fast turnarounds.

sensory-analysis

Sensory analysis (prices are for a single sample)

Organoleptics by the Australian Olive Oil Sensory Panel $103.80

 Make up your own package

 The laboratory offers a large range of tests which are available separately:

 See the list of individual tests and their cost.

 Olive oil and fruit sample submission form

The submission form is available for download below.

Download
PDF icon Olive oil sample submission form
 78.2 KB
PDF icon Olive fruit sample submission form
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Information about other services and interpretation

  • List of diagnostic and analytical services for agriculture
  • Olive industry overview (Primefact 146)
  • Chemistry and quality of olive oil (Primefact 227)
  • Testing olive oil quality: chemical and sensory methods (Primefact 231)

Other useful links

  • Australian Olive Association 
  • International Olive Council (IOC)

Further information

To obtain an Olive oil kit which contains an empty bottle for your oil, sample submission form and a reply paid postpak, please contact the customer service unit on (02) 6938 1957 or 1800 675 623 and select Option 2 or email: wagga.csu@dpi.nsw.gov.au

You may also contact the above for custom pricing, turnaround times, submission and reporting procedures.

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