Proficiency testing catalogue: consumer goods and packaging
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Ceramics - release of lead and cadmium (EN 1388-1) Parameters (quantitative): lead (Pb) [mg/l], cadmium (Cd) [mg/l] Article Number: 2010411 Description: Possible testing e.g. by EN 1388-1 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 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Ceramics - specific migration metals Parameters (quantitative): cobalt (Co) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], cobalt (Co) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l], aluminium (Al) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], aluminium (Al) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l], arsenic (As) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], arsenic (As) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l], barium (Ba) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], barium (Ba) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l], chromium (Cr) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], chromium (Cr) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l], nickel (Ni) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], nickel (Ni) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l], antimony (Sb) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], antimony (Sb) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l], zinc (Zn) (4% acetic acid) [mg/l], zinc (Zn) (0,5% citric acid) [mg/l] Article Number: 2010414 Description: In this proficiency testing, the release of selected metals from ceramic consumer goods into the simulants acetic acid 4 % (in accordance with the European Ceramics Directive 84/500/EEC) and citric acid 0.5 % (based on the current EDQM Guide) is to be analysed. 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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December 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Ceramics - specific migration metals Article Number: 2010414 |
October 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Ceramics - specific migration metals Article Number: 2010414 |
October 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Challenge test Parameters (quantitative): Ps.aeruginosa [CFU/g], S.aureus [CFU/g], E.coli [CFU/g], C.albicans [CFU/g], A.brasiliensis [CFU/g] Article Number: 2010085 Description: Possible methods for participation, e.g.: ISO 11930, Pharm.Eur.5.1.3 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 |
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April 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Challenge test Article Number: 2010085 |
April 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Colour fastness of dyed paper (EN 646) Parameters (quantitative): colour fastness (dist. Water) [-], colour fastness (acetic acid 3%) [-], colour fastness (olive oil) [-], colour fastness (alkali salt solution) [-] Article Number: 2010646 Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging paper and board Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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May 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Colour fastness of dyed paper (EN 646) Article Number: 2010646 |
May 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Colour fastness of fluorescent whitened paper (EN 648) Parameters (quantitative): colour fastness (dist. Water) [-], colour fastness (acetic acid 3%) [-], colour fastness (olive oil) [-], colour fastness (alkali salt solution) [-] Article Number: 2010648 Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging paper and board Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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May 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Colour fastness of fluorescent whitened paper (EN 648) Article Number: 2010648 |
May 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances Parameters (qualitative): identification of various allergenic fragrances Parameters (quantitative): quantification of the identified fragrances [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011158 Description: The test specimens should first be analysed qualitatively. Positive findings should then be determined quantitatively. The selection of allergenic fragrances is based on the SCCS statement (SCCS/1459/11) and EN 16274. Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging cosmetic Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances Parameters (qualitative): identification of various allergenic fragrances Article Number: 2011158 |
October 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetic products – pesticides Parameters (qualitative): identification of various pesticides Parameters (quantitative): quantification of the identified pesticides [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011141 Description: This is a multi-residue proficiency test. For the PT on pesticides, a pre-selection of pesticides was made according to relevance: listed in the list of analytes published by the DRRR. This is available via the DRRR homepage: https://drrr.de/en/proficiency-testing/food-and-feed/ From this list, a selection of pesticides will be available for identification and quantification in the PT round. 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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November 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetic products – pesticides Parameters (qualitative): identification of various pesticides Article Number: 2011141 |
November 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - 1,4-dioxane Parameters (quantitative): 1,4-dioxane (CAS 123-91-1) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011403 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 proficiency testing |
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September 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - 1,4-dioxane Article Number: 2011403 |
September 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - 3-iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl butylcarbamate (IPBC) Parameters (quantitative): IPBC (CAS 55406-53-6) [g/100 g] Article Number: 2011100 Description: Possible testing e.g. by EN 16343, ASU K 84.00-26 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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September 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - 3-iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl butylcarbamate (IPBC) Article Number: 2011100 |
September 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - acid value, peroxide value Parameters (quantitative): acid value [mg/g], peroxide value [mEq active oxygen/kg] Article Number: 2011401 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 proficiency testing |
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - acid value, peroxide value Article Number: 2011401 |
August 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Under certain circumstances, this parameter may not be available in the proficiency test.
Under certain circumstances, this parameter may not be available in the proficiency test.