Oil test list and pricing
A message to our valued customers
- In line with COVID-19 requirements, NSW Department of Primary Industries has suspended olive oil sensory analysis until 1 June 2020
- NSW DPI Oil Testing Service will continue to offer laboratory chemistry testing services
- NSW DPI remains committed to delivering high-standard testing services to our customers, through its nationally and internationally accredited laboratories
- NSW DPI will keep customers informed of updates to the temporary suspension
- If you require additional information, please contact NSW DPI Laboratory Services manager, Belinda Taylor, wagga.labs@dpi.nsw.gov.au or 02 6938 1688
- Customer service - contact customer service
- Payments - pay an invoice
- Sample collection kit - order an olive oil sampling kit
- The test list provides a price guide for commonly requested tests. Additional tests are available upon request. For advice on specialised tests or to obtain a quote contact Customer Service.
- Discounts may apply for large volume submissions.
- For individual reports on submissions including multiple samples additional charges will apply.
- An express surcharge may apply for urgent requests.
- Prices will be reviewed annually based on cost changes; however NSW DPI reserves the right to modify prices at any time.
Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions apply to all services offered by NSW DPI Laboratory Services.
Price (incl. GST)1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Analysis | 1-4 samples | 5-20 samples | >20 samples | Fixed |
Edible Oil Tests (including Olive Oil) | ||||
Acid Value* | $45.75 | $40.00 | $39.00 | |
| Chlorophyll in Oil* | $49.97 | $45.87 | $45.10 | |
| Fatty Acid Profile (FAP) in Oil | $83.03 | $77.52 | $70.47 | |
| Free Fatty Acid Content (FFA) | $46.89 | $41.00 | $39.97 | |
| Induction Time (Rancimat)* | $55.87 | $43.31 | $40.75 | |
| Insoluble Impurities * | $79.69 | $76.87 | $76.11 | |
| Iodine Value* | $83.03 | $72.52 | $70.47 | |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter (MVM) in Oil* | $31.51 | $28.45 | $27.93 | |
| Peroxide Value (PV) | $66.36 | $57.14 | $56.12 | |
| Polyphenol Content (PP) | $63.55 | $52.53 | $50.48 | |
| Refractive Index* | $51.76 | $48.69 | $47.92 | |
| Sterols | $384.38 | $327.23 | $306.22 | |
| Alpha Tocopherols | $98.66 | $83.28 | $81.74 | |
| Tocopherol + Beta | $103.79 | $99.42 | $98.66 | |
| Tocopherol + Delta | $86.10 | $81.48 | $80.72 | |
| Tocopherol + Gamma | $139.91 | $135.56 | $134.53 | |
| Trans Fatty Acids (Trans) | $87.12 | $76.87 | $74.82 | |
| Waxes | $211.41 | $185.53 | $182.71 | |
Olive Oil Only Tests | ||||
Total Aliphatic Alcohols Content* | $374.39 | $362.09 | $359.77 | |
Alkyl Esters* | $242.92 | $213.46 | $210.12 | |
1,2-Diacylglycerol Content (DAGs) | $99.16 | $82.25 | $78.93 | |
ENC42 Triacylglyceride Value* | $135.04 | $101.73 | $95.33 | |
Organoleptic Classification | $113.78 | |||
Palmitic Acid in 2 Position (2-Palmitic)* | $117.10 | $107.62 | $105.83 | |
Pyropheophytins Content (PPP) | $77.90 | $67.39 | $65.34 | |
Sterenes* | $169.38 | $145.04 | $142.99 | |
Stigmastidienes EVOO (Stigs) | $324.42 | $263.17 | $259.07 | |
| Stigmastidienes Refined Olive Oil | $169.38 | $145.04 | $142.99 | |
| Unsaponifiable Matter (UM)* | $142.47 | $130.17 | $127.87 | |
| UV Absorption | $55.61 | $52.02 | $51.50 | |
Olive Fruit Analyses | ||||
Moisture & Volatile Matter in Olive Fruit* | $42.02 | $39.20 | $38.70 | |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter in Olive Paste* | $42.02 | $39.20 | $38.70 | |
| Oil & Moisture Content - Cold Press* | $130.95 | $127.61 | $127.10 | |
| Oil & Moisture Content - Solvent Extraction* | $108.65 | $104.29 | $103.27 | |
Oilseed Testing | ||||
Acid Value in Seeds* | $71.24 | $62.01 | $60.22 | |
Admixture/Impurities in Seed* | $36.14 | |||
| Chlorophyll in Canola Seed* | $149.65 | $145.55 | $144.78 | |
| Fatty Acid Profile in Seed | $84.00 | $73.75 | $72.00 | |
| Free Fatty Acid in Seeds* | $125.82 | $113.52 | $101.22 | |
| Glucosinolates - Canola/Mustard | $117.36 | $107.88 | $106.09 | |
| Iodine Value in Seed* | $86.10 | $75.60 | $73.79 | |
| Moisture & Volatile Matter in Seeds | $29.20 | $26.39 | $25.88 | |
| NIR Basic Seed + Chlorophyll* | $55.61 | |||
| NIR Basic Seed + Sinapine* | $40.75 | |||
| Oil Content ISO659 | $95.84 | |||
| Seed Cleaning* | $4.10 | |||
| Sinapine* | $65.00 | $51.75 | $51.50 | |
| Sinapine (with sample prep)* | $91.75 | $80.75 | $77.75 | |
| Test Weight* | $24.08 | |||
| Total and Reactive Lysine Content* | $19.73 | |||
* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of Accreditation.
1 Prices are current as at 1 February 2019. Prices are listed per sample, per submission.
2 NIR testing is available for Australian produced Extra Virgin Olive Oil only. Olive Oil that has been refined, infused or produced from olives not grown in Australia must be tested by Wet Chemistry.
3 NIR testing is avalable on canola seed only for moisture, oil, protein and glucosinolate analysis.
Test packages
Near Infrared Spectrophotometry (NIR) Packages
Price (incl. GST)1 | |
|---|---|
| Olive oil2 | |
AOA Certification PackageNIR Package A* + Organoleptic classification | POA |
NIR Package A*(FFA, PV & UV) | $32.03 |
NIR Package B*(FFA, PV & PP) | $32.80 |
NIR Package C*(FFA, PV, UV & PP) | $36.64 |
| Oilseed3 | |
Basic NIR Seed*Moisture, oil, protein & glucosinolates | $28.45 |
* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of Accreditation.
1 Prices are current as at 1 February 2019. Prices are listed per sample, per submission.
2 NIR testing is available for Australian produced Extra Virgin Olive Oil only. Olive Oil that has been refined, infused or produced from olives not grown in Australia must be tested by Wet Chemistry.
3 NIR testing is avalable on canola seed only for moisture, oil, protein and glucosinolate analysis.
Wet Chemistry Packages
Olive Oil
Package | Description | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 Samples | 5-20 Samples | >20 Samples | ||
A | FFA, PV & UV | $111.22 | $91.23 | $88.15 |
B | Quality Package A + FAP, PP & Rancimat* | $268.81 | $226.27 | $216.28 |
C | Quality Package B + PPP & DAG's | $407.19 | $341.33 | $325.69 |
D | PPP & DAGs only | $156.32 | $126.08 | $119.92 |
Adulteration | Description | Price | ||
E | Sterols, Waxes, Stigs | $948.13 | $746.71 | $726.98 |
F | Package E + Trans, ECN42*, MVM*, UM*, Insoluble Impurities* & 2-Palmitic* | $1,431.93 | $1,144.41 | $1111.87 |
Quotes
Where possible, we work with our clients to negotiate a tailored service. Quotes for specialist or large volume submissions are available upon request.
To request a quote please email Customer Service with the following information:
- Your contact details
- Your testing requirements (including number of samples, time frame and any other important information)
Notes
- Discounts may apply for large volume submissions.
- For individual reports on submissions including multiple samples additional charges will apply.
- An express surcharge may apply for urgent requests.
- For more information please contact Customer Service.
