The document discusses the Des – Chemistry Centre in Australia, focusing on its extensive soil analysis capabilities, which include over 150 methods and 45,000 samples analyzed per year. With 25 years of continuous accreditation and status as the Australian Soil Reference Laboratory, the center is equipped with multiple specialized teams. The presenter, Rob De Hayr, outlines the lab's strengths, areas for improvement, and expectations for future collaboration.

1. Country: Australia
Laboratory name: DES – Chemistry
Centre
Name of the presenter: Rob De Hayr

2. Soil analysis in your lab
• ~ 150 Methods
• Upward 45,000 samples 125,000 tests per year (Soil, Sediments,
Plant, Water and Other)
• 25 years continuous accreditation
• ASPAC certified (particularly ASS)
• Quarantine Approved Premises
• Australian Soil Reference Laboratory under GSP
Originally Agricultural Chemistry Branch,
DPI
First Agricultural Chemist in 1897

3. Soil analysis in your country
4 Teams
• Soil and Plant Laboratory
• Waters Laboratory
• Geochemistry Laboratory
• Organics and Isotopes

4. What do you think your lab is strong at?
Strengths and Weaknesses

5. What do you think it could be improved in your lab?
Strengths and Weaknesses

6. What are your expectations out of this meeting and
GLOSOLAN?
Expectations

7. Pictures from your laboratory

8. Thanks for your attention