Upcoming Changes to Handheld Breathalysers
To help our customers maintain confidence in their workplace alcohol testing programs, we are providing advance notice of an important upcoming change.
From 30 June 2027, Alcolizer Technology will cease repairs and calibration services for handheld breathalysers operating under the AS 3547:1997 standard, including the HH3, HH4 and LE5.
- Customers using these instruments will need to transition to AS 3547.1:2019 instruments before this date.
- Contact our team to discuss your upgrade pathway.
Transition Timeline
- Today – Review your current fleet and identify instruments operating under the 1997 standard.
- 2026 – Plan your upgrade pathway to ensure continuity of service and compliance.
- 30 June 2027 – Repairs and calibration services for HH3, HH4 and LE5 instruments cease.
- Beyond 2027 – Operate with confidence using AS 3547.1:2019 compliant instruments.
Upgrade Benefits
Beyond compliance with the latest Australian Standard, upgrading to an AS 3547.1:2019 compliant instrument offers several important benefits, including:
- Direct breath alcohol (BrAC) reporting
- Greater accuracy and reliability
- Improved resistance to interference
- Enhanced data integrity
- Tighter measurement tolerances
- Annual calibration instead of six-monthly
- Improved durability and service life
Together, these improvements help deliver more accurate, reliable, and efficient workplace alcohol testing while supporting ongoing compliance.
Are You Affected?
If you currently use a HH3, HH4 or LE5 instrument purchased before 2000, your breathalyser may be operating under the superseded AS 3547:1997 standard. Contact our team for a review and to plan your transition before the 30 June 2027 deadline, helping to avoid any disruption to your testing program.
Our team can help:
- Review your current fleet
- Recommend suitable replacement options
- Develop a smooth transition plan
Contact Alcolizer Technology today to discuss your upgrade pathway and ensure uninterrupted, compliant and accurate alcohol testing beyond 30 June 2027.
