Goods may need to be tested to prove they do not contain asbestos. The Australian Border Force can direct an importer to have the goods sampled and tested at the border if they suspect asbestos is present.
Testing products prior to shipments leaving the country of origin helps to prevent inadvertently importing asbestos into Australia. Goods can be tested before importation by an Australian NATA accredited laboratory or an accredited laboratory overseas to see if asbestos is present. For guidance, refer to information on: "Sampling and testing for asbestos" at the Australian Border Force website.
The following Australian organisations (laboratories and occupational hygienists) have been granted import permits for asbestos. They can facilitate the importation of samples for asbestos testing. Consultants and occupational hygiene specialists undertake assessments and sampling in the country of origin for testing in Australia. .
You can contact them directly to arrange sample testing of your product.
Permit holder |
Holder type |
Contact details |
Permitted to import from Regions/Countries |
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Australian Capital Territory |
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| Robson Environmental | Laboratory |
Contact: Robson Environmental Phone: 02 6239 5656 Email: admin@robsonenviro.com.au Address: 140 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609 |
Southern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia and New Zealand |
New South Wales |
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SGS Australia |
Laboratory |
Contact: SGS Australia Phone: (02) 8594 0400 Email: AU.Environmental.Sydney@sgs.com Address: Unit 16/33 Maddox Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 |
New Zealand, Southeastern Asia, Southern Asia, Eastern Asia, Melanesia, Northern America, Central America, Northern Europe |
Envirolab Services |
Laboratory |
Contact: Matthew Mansfield Phone: 02 9910 6200 Email: mmansfield@envirolab.com.au Address: 12 Ashley Street, Chatswood, NSW 2067 |
Global |
Progressive Risk Management |
Laboratory |
Contact: Jared Clifford Phone: 0487 800 188 Email: jared.clifford@progressiverm.com Address: 14/76 Reserve Rd, Artarmon NSW 2064 |
New Zealand |
Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd |
Environmental Consultant / Laboratory |
Contact: Philip Hibbs Phone: 02 9746 3244 Email: Phillip.hibbs@hibbs.com.au Address: Suite B, 255 Rawson Street, Auburn NSW 2144 |
Global |
WSP Australia |
Laboratory |
Contact: Clare Brockbank Phone: 02 9272 5254 Email: ANZLab@wsp.com Address: PO Box 20967, World Square NSW 2002 |
Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, New Zealand, Polynesia and Melanesia |
Property Risk Australia Pty Ltd |
Laboratory |
Contact: Kerrin Alamango Phone: 02 9057 5150 Email: kerrin.alamango@propertyrisk.com.au Address: Unit 24/34-36 Ralph St, Alexandria NSW 2015 |
Southeastern Asia, Eastern Asia, New Zealand, Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and Northern Europe |
Queensland |
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Environmental & Laboratory Solutions Pty Ltd |
Laboratory |
Contact: Jesse Anderson Phone: 07 3256 2302 Email: info@envirolabsolutions.com.au Address: Unit 1, 42 Finsbury Street, Newmarket, QLD 4051 |
All Europe, All Asia |
COHLABS |
Laboratory |
Contact: Michael Shepherd Phone: 07 3015 7555 Email: m.shepherd@cohlabs.com.au Address: Suite 2, 92 Cleveland Street, Greenslopes, QLD 4120 |
Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Polynesia, New Zealand. |
South Australia |
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Agon Environmental |
Laboratory |
Contact: Michael Till Phone: 08 8166 2410 Email: admin@agonenviro.com.au Address: 3/224 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA 6063 |
Eastern Asia and Southeastern Asia |
Western Australia |
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MPL Laboratories |
Laboratory |
Contact: Michael Kubiak Phone: 08 9317 2505 Email: mkubiak@mpl.com.au Address: 7 Catalano Road, Canning Vale, WA 6155 |
Global |
Microanalysis Australia |
Laboratory |
Contact: Richard Hughes Phone: 08 9225 5810 Email: admin@microanalysis.com.au Address: 5 Alvan St, Mt Lawley 6050 |
New Zealand, Southeastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Europe (incl UK), Africa, Dem Rep Congo and Brazil |
Lifetree Environmental Pty Ltd |
Laboratory |
Contact: Steven C. Tan Phone: 0414 382 415 Email: s.tan@lifetreeenvironmental.com.au Address: Unit 10, 64-66 Bannister Road, Canning Vale WA 6155 |
Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia |
Meta Maya Environmental Pty Ltd |
Laboratory |
Contact: Ross Connell Phone: 08 9455 7441 Email: ross.connell@metamaya.com.au Address: 67 Burswood Road, Burswood WA 6100 |
Europe, Americas, Eastern Asia |
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Occupational Hygiene |
Contact: Andrew Mantle Phone: 0418817750 Email: andrew@aarms.com.au Address: Unit 8, 24-30 Davies Road, Claremont WA 6010 |
Global |
Tetra Tech Coffey Pty Ltd |
Environmental Consultant / Laboratory |
Contact: Olivia Hartill Phone: 0452 412 422 Email: Olivia.hartill@tetratech.com Address: Level 1, 235 St Georges Terrace WA 6000 |
Global |
Atlas Industrial Safety Consulting Pty Ltd |
Occupational Hygiene |
Contact: Ian Parry Phone: 08 9447 3128 Email: ian.parry@atlasisc.com Address: PO Box 7891, Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6850 |
Southeastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia (incl. Middle East) Northern Europe, Western Europe, Southern Europe, and Southern Africa |