Proficiency testing catalogue: consumer goods and packaging
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Release of metals from enamel (ISO 4531) Parameters (quantitative): cadmium (Cd) [µg/l], cobalt (Co) [µg/l], nickel (Ni) [µg/l], lead (Pb) [µg/l], lithium (Li) [µg/l], aluminium (Al) [µg/l], manganese (Mn) [µg/l] Article Number: 2010407 Description: Possible testing e.g. by EN ISO 4531 Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging kitchen utensils and dishes Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
Rubber - overall migration (one-sided contact) Parameters (quantitative): overall migration (ethanol 10%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (ethanol 20%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (ethanol 50%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (acetic acid 3%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (vegetable oil) [mg/dm²] Article Number: 2011130 Description: possible materials used: natural latex,nitrile rubber (NBR) Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging rubber Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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January 2026 | Add to cart | |
Rubber - overall migration (substitute test, one-sided contact) Parameters (quantitative): overall migration (ethanol 95%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (ISO octane) [mg/dm²] Article Number: 2011132 Description: possible materials used: natural latex, nitrile rubber (NBR) Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging rubber Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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December 2026 | Add to cart | |
Rubber - overall migration (total immersion) Parameters (quantitative): overall migration (ethanol 10%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (ethanol 20%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (ethanol 50%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (acetic acid 3%) [mg/dm²], overall migration (vegetable oil) [mg/dm²] Article Number: 2011131 Description: possible materials used: natural latex, nitrile rubber (NBR) Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging rubber Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
Rubber - PAH content Parameters (quantitative): benzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8) [mg/kg], anthracene (CAS 120-12-7) [mg/kg], benzo[a]anthracene (CAS 56-55-3) [mg/kg], chrysene (CAS 218-01-9) [mg/kg], fluoranthene (CAS 206-44-0) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010853 Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging rubber Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
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August 2025 | Add to cart | |
Rubber - PAH content Article Number: 2010853 |
September 2026 | Add to cart | ||
Rubber - specific migration antioxidant Parameters (quantitative): poly(dicyclopentadiene-co-p-cresole) (CAS 68610-51-5) (ethanol 95%) [mg/kg], poly(dicyclopentadiene-co-p-cresole) (CAS 68610-51-5) (ISO octane) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011134 Description: possible materials used: natural latex, nitrile rubber (NBR) Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging rubber Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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January 2026 | Add to cart | |
Rubber - specific migration metals Parameters (quantitative): zinc (Zn) (dist. water) [mg/kg], zinc (Zn) (acetic acid 3%) [mg/kg], aluminium (Al) (dist. water) [mg/kg], aluminium (Al) (acetic acid 3%) [mg/kg], lead (Pb) (dist. water) [mg/kg], lead (Pb) (acetic acid 3%) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011133 Description: possible materials used: natural latex, nitrile rubber (NBR) Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging rubber Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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November 2026 | Add to cart | |
S.aureus O W-emulsion Parameters (qualitative): S.aureus Article Number: 2010356 Description: Possible methods for participation, e.g.: ISO 22718, Pharm.Eur 2.6.13 Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing consumer goods and packaging cosmetic Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. risk group 2 Unfortunately, no further booking is possible this year. |
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September 2025 | ||
S.aureus O W-emulsion Parameters (qualitative): S.aureus Article Number: 2010356 |
October 2026 | Add to cart | ||
Salmonella spp. toys containing aqueous media Parameters (qualitative): Salmonella spp. Article Number: 2011302 Description: Possible methods for participation, e.g: ISO 8124, Pharm.Eur. 2.6.13; NB_Toys protocol, prEN 71-20 Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing consumer goods and packaging toys Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. risk group 2 New proficiency testing |
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November 2025 | Add to cart | |
Salmonella spp. toys containing aqueous media Parameters (qualitative): Salmonella spp. Article Number: 2011302 |
July 2026 | Add to cart | ||
Scrapped-off materials - elements (EN 71-3) Parameters (quantitative): tin (Sn) [mg/kg], zinc (Zn) [mg/kg], nickel (Ni) [mg/kg], strontium (Sr) [mg/kg], antimony (Sb) [mg/kg], barium (Ba) [mg/kg], cadmium (Cd) [mg/kg], cobalt (Co) [mg/kg], lead (Pb) [mg/kg], chromium III (Cr III) [mg/kg], chromium VI (Cr VI) [mg/kg], chromium (Cr) [mg/kg], aluminium (Al) [mg/kg], arsenic (As) [mg/kg], copper (Cu) [mg/kg], manganese (Mn) [mg/kg], mercury (Hg) [mg/kg], selenium (Se) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010562 Description: Toys may contain poisonous substances. Particularly for children this poses a risk because toys and its components can be put in the mouth. The risk for the exposion of harmful substances is particularly large. The specific migration limits for the different types of toys are set by a European Guideline. This proficiency testing is directed to all laboratories which test toys of type 3 (scrapped-off materials), e.g. by EN 71-3. A material of this kind is tested in this proficiency testing concerning the announced substances. Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging toys Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. New parameter selection |
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November 2025 | Add to cart | |
Scrapped-off materials - elements (EN 71-3) Article Number: 2010562 |
November 2026 | Add to cart | ||
Self-tanner Parameters (quantitative): free formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) [mg/kg], dihydroxyacetone (CAS 96-26-4) [g/100 g] Article Number: 2010397 Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging cosmetic Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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June 2026 | Add to cart | |
Sensory of board and paper acc. to EN 1230 Parameters (qualitative): sensory analysis - sample preparation, intensity estimation, descriptive testing Article Number: 3010024 Category: sensory testing consumer goods and packaging packaging Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. The proficiency testing price includes a sample set for six test persons. If the number of test persons exceeds this, an additional sample set must be booked for each additional test person. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
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September 2025 | Add to cart | |
Sensory of board and paper acc. to EN 1230 Parameters (qualitative): sensory analysis - sample preparation, intensity estimation, descriptive testing Article Number: 3010024 |
September 2026 | Add to cart | ||
Sensory testing of food contact materials and articles (FCM) (DIN 10955) Parameters (qualitative): sensory analysis - sample preparation, intensity estimation, descriptive testing (minimum number of participants: 6 assessors) Article Number: 3010011 Description: Sensory of commodities is an established quality assurance measure and of great importance. The comparability of the organoleptic testing is the necessary prerequisite. With our proficiency testing schemes you can ensure the comparability of your organoleptic testing and demonstrate this in external representation. Category: sensory testing consumer goods and packaging packaging Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. The proficiency testing price includes a sample set for six test persons. If the number of test persons exceeds this, an additional sample set must be booked for each additional test person. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
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September 2025 | Add to cart | |
Sensory testing of food contact materials and articles (FCM) (DIN 10955) Parameters (qualitative): sensory analysis - sample preparation, intensity estimation, descriptive testing (minimum number of participants: 6 assessors) Article Number: 3010011 |
September 2026 | Add to cart | ||
Shampoo, lotion Parameters (quantitative): density [g/ml], pH value [-], dry matter [g/100g], water content [g/100g], urea [g/100g], aw value [-] Article Number: 3010015 Description: To continuously ensure a good product quality for end products as well as for intermediate products the chmical-physical parameters have to be monitored and analyzed. These PT schemes are specially developed for quantitative requirements and specifications in the cosmetic field. Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging cosmetic Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. New parameter selection |
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August 2026 | Add to cart |
Under certain circumstances, this parameter may not be available in the proficiency test.