Who Is The Bord Bia Water Test Recommended For?
- Food producers and manufacturers
- Food business operators
- Farmers and Agriculture Consultants
If you use a private well as part of your dairy or food production, you’ll need evidence of a compliant water test for your Bord Bia audit. A missing or out-of-date water test is the second most common non-compliance issue among dairy farmers during Bord Bia inspections.
☎️ If you’re still unsure whether you need a Bord Bia test, don’t hesitate to contact us here; we would be happy to advise.
What's The Process For The Bord Bia Water Test?
We Can Do It For You In 3 Easy Steps – Simple. Clear. Accurate:
- Simple – order the test you need, and we will post your testing kit (2 bottles, gloves and instructions).
- Clear – follow the instructions, collect the sample and return it to us via UPS or An Post (dependent on your location).
- Accurate – easy-to-understand results will be sent to you by email 10 days after we receive your sample.
*If you prefer, you can pick up and drop off the water sample or request a home/office visit with one of our specialists.
Please note: Samples should be returned within 24 hours of collection to avoid compromising micro and pH results. Southern Scientific is not responsible for delays caused by An Post.
What's Included In This Test?
We provide the Bord Bia Water Test to meet Bord Bia’s water testing requirements for food production. Bord Bia specifies exactly which bacteriological parameters must be tested to confirm the water is of acceptable quality.
Testing is to be carried out at least once per year, and the results are submitted as part of the annual Bord Bia audit.
Parameters tested include:
- Enterococci, an indicator of faecal contamination in the water supply
- E. Coli, a bacteria that can cause serious illness if present above safe levels
Southern Scientific is accredited by INAB to ISO17025 Standard for the microbiological analysis of water to meet Bord Bia requirements as indicated in the Producer Standard for Growing, Packing & Produce Handling.