Welcome to LHAAC
Local Health Authorities Analytical CommitteeAbout LHAAC
What we do, structure & membership
Sampling Programs
What we sample & when
Why Analyse Food
Further enhancing food safety for the WA community
Test Results
Results of completed Coordinated Sampling Projects
What is the LHAAC?
The LHAAC is a statutory entity under the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 and operates as part of the WA State Government.
We focus on facilitating analytical services for Local Governments to help monitor risks from various substances, including food, water, air, and the physical environment that may impact public health and wellbeing in Western Australia.
To learn more about who we are, what we do, and the services we offer to Local Government stakeholders, please watch our introductory video or download our general introduction PDF.
2026 Local Government User Survey
As part of the annual audit, LHAAC asks stakeholders to complete the following customer service survey to gather feedback on the services provided by the contracted analyst laboratories and on the administration of the LHAAC Sampling Scheme.
Please click here to complete the survey.


