Accreditation

OWTC was first certified by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA)

CALA Scope of Accreditation

CALA was formed in 1989 on the initiative of a number of public and private sector laboratories and is incorporated as a not for profit association.

CALA is an internationally recognized leader in providing the highest-quality accreditation of laboratories. Our commitment to objectivity and data integrity gives CALA-accredited laboratories lower risk and competitive advantage by ensuring that their customers receive data that can be trusted. We provide a unique combination of rigour, deep expertise and exceptional customer service that leads the way in ensuring that CALA-accredited laboratories are among the best in the world. All CALA services are designed and delivered to inspire excellence in laboratories; to promote a better understanding of laboratory test results by laboratory clients; and to earn the confidence of Regulators.

HEALTH CANADA ACCREDITED FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL METHODS

Aerobic Count (Total Bacteria – General Sanitation)

• MFLP-105 (TEMPO): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and routine testing of environmental samples
• MFHPB-18 (TPC pour plate): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples

E. coli & Coliform Enumeration (Fecal indicators)

• MFHPB-34 (Petrifilm – E. coli & Coliform): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples
• MFHPB-19 (MPN – E. coli, Coliform & Fecal coliform): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples
• MFHPB-31 (VRBA – Coliform): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples

Staphylococcus aureus Enumeration (Food Handler Indicator)

• MFHPB-21 (Spread plate): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples
• MFLP-109 (TEMPO): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food

Yeast & Mold Enumeration (Spoilage)

• MFHPB-22 (Pour plate): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples
• MFLP-108 (TEMPO): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and routine testing of environmental samples

Salmonella spp. Detection (Pathogen)

• MFLP-49/AOAC 2013.01 (VIDAS): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples
• MFHPB-20 (Selective plating): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples

Listeria spp. & Listeria monocytogenes Detection (Pathogen)

• MFLP-59 (VIDAS): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples
• MFHPB-30 (Selective plating): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples

E. coli O157 Detection (Pathogen)

• MFHPB-10/MFLP-86 (IMS/PCR): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of food and environmental samples

OSDWA/MECP ACCREDITED WATER METHODS

E. coli, Coliform & Background Bacteria Enumeration (Fecal Indicators)

• E3407 (Membrane filtration): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of drinking water, raw water and waste water

Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC – General Bacterial Count)

• E3408 (Spread plate): Applicable for regulatory & routine testing of drinking water, raw water and waste water