SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accounts Receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 87	$ 123
Property and Equipment
Depreciation expense	1,715	2,217
Long-Lived Assets including Goodwill
Goodwill	1,383	1,383
Intangible assets, net	0
Advertising Expense
Advertising expense	40	203
Research and Development
Research and development	454	542
FDA compliant facility
Long-Lived Assets including Goodwill
Amortization expense for intangible assets	0	54
Patents and Licenses [Member]
Long-Lived Assets including Goodwill
Amortization expense for intangible assets	$ 8	$ 7
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	34 years
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	40 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	10 years
Office Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, estimated useful life	10 years