Our History
Dec, 2020
SoToxa Oral Fluid drug testing device released to market and implemented after successful trails by Relevant and VIFM independent evaluation finds that is it compliant with AS/NZS 4760:2019, at this time the only electronic analyser to achieve this compliance.
Feb, 2020
As demand grew, particularly for court, custody and pre-employment testing, we implemented Hair Testing into our range of services.
Nov, 2019
Updated version of AS 4760 released and becomes joint Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4760:2019. Procedure for specimen collection and the detection and quantification of drugs in oral fluid. Major changes include the requirement for informed consent, lowering of the THC (cannabis) cut-off level and the inclusion of Oxycodone.
July, 2015
We rebranded to Relevant Drug Testing Solutions to better reflect our range of services offered.
2015
Due to demand from our clients, our breathalyser service division begins offering handheld breathalyser calibration, with industry leading turn around times.
2013
We became the first Drug Testing agency in Australia to achieve NATA Quality Accreditation to then Australian Standard AS4760:2006 and Australian Standard ISO 15189 for onsite oral fluid testing using electronic analytical equipment.
May, 2013
The DrugTest 5000 was independently found to comply with the screening requirements as defined by the Australian Standard AS 4760:2006 by VIFM. We then purchased these devices to ensure we remained at the forefront of Oral Fluid Testing.
August, 2012
We trial the DDS2 device, Alere's third generation electronic drug detection system which provided portability and ease of use which the market had never seen before. After successful independent evaluation by VIFM, devices were purchased and used for oral fluid testing.
Mar, 2008
An updated version of AS/NZS 4308 for Urine Drug Testing is released as AS/NZS 4308:2008.
2008
Our breathalyser service division is established initially servicing wall mounted breath alcohol testers.
Nov, 2006
Australian Standard AS 4760:2006 (Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs in oral fluid) released.
2003
We expanded our operations into Queensland.
Feb, 2002
We commenced operation from humble beginnings in Hobart, Tasmania.
Mar, 2001
Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4308:2001 (Procedures for the collection, detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine) released.
2001
Prior to inception we researched methodologies for alcohol and other drug testing world wide and established, following extensive review, that the Cozart drug detection systems, were at the forefront of electronic analytical testing technology for drugs in oral fluid (saliva). During our research we were assisted by National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Accredited Laboratories and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) led by Professor Olaf Drummer who subsequently became the chair of the Australian Standard AS4760:2006 which applies to oral fluid (saliva) drug testing.
