Proficiency testing catalogue: consumer goods and packaging
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bile-tolerant Gram-negative bacteria in toys containing aqueous media Parameters (quantitative): Enterobacteriaceae [cfu/g] Article Number: 2011303 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 1 New proficiency testing |
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November 2025 | Add to cart | |
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bile-tolerant Gram-negative bacteria in toys containing aqueous media Article Number: 2011303 |
July 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Bisphenol A in food simulants (CEN TS 13130-13) Parameters (quantitative): bisphenol A (CAS 80-05-7) (ethanol 10%) [mg/kg], bisphenol A (CAS 80-05-7) (dist. water) [mg/kg], bisphenol A (CAS 80-05-7) (acetic acid 3%) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010578 Description: Migration of chemical substances from the packaging material into the food is regulated according to EU regulation 10/2011. Especially the reports of Bisphenol A (BPA), having migrated for example from polycarbonate baby bottles into the infant milk formula, awoke public interest. As a result some countries prohibit BPA releasing articles which are intended to be used for infants and children under the age of three. The ability to reliably determine the content of BPA can be tested and certified with this proficiency testing, e.g. by CEN/TS 13130-13 Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging plastics, plastic film Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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September 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Bisphenol A in food simulants (CEN TS 13130-13) Article Number: 2010578 |
September 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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C.albicans O W-emulsion Parameters (qualitative): C.albicans Article Number: 2010360 Description: Possible methods for participation, e.g.: ISO 18416, 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 |
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October 2025 | Add to cart | |
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C.albicans O W-emulsion Parameters (qualitative): C.albicans Article Number: 2010360 |
October 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Care products Parameters (quantitative): Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate calculated as acid [g/100g], Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate calculated as acid [g/100g], Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate calculated as acid [g/100g], n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate calculated as acid [g/100g], 2-phenoxyethanol [g/100g], benzoic acid [g/100g], sorbic acid [g/100g], methylisothiazolinone [mg/kg], Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate calculated as acid [g/100g] Article Number: 2010206 Description: Possible testing e.g. by Directive 96/45/EC, Directive 95/32/EC, § 35 LMBG K 84.00-24 (EG). Other names of the parameters are e.g. Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, PHB methyl ester, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate, Nipagin M, E 218, 99-76-3, ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester, ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate, PHB ethyl ester, E214, Nipagin A, 120-47-8, propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, p-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester, PHB propyl ester, propyl p-hydroxybenzoate, E216, 94-13-3, n-butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester, p-hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester, PHB-butyl ester, butyl p-hydroxybenzoate, 94-26-8, 2-phenoxyethanol, 2-phenoxy-1-ethanol, phenylcellosolve, phenylglycol, monophenylglycol, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, 122-99-6, 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one, 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 2-methylisothiazolin-3(2H)-one, MI, MIT, Neolone™ 950, 2682-20-4, (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, E 200, 110-44-1, benzenecarboxylic acid, E 210, phenylformic acid, phenylmethanoic acid, benzenecarboxylic acid, phenylcarboxylic acid, carboxybenzene, monophenylmethanoic acid, 65-85-0. 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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October 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Care products Article Number: 2010206 |
October 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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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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September 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Ceramics - release of lead and cadmium (EN 1388-1) Article Number: 2010411 |
October 2026 | 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. New parameter selection |
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October 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Ceramics - specific migration metals Article Number: 2010414 |
October 2026 | 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 Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
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April 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Challenge test Article Number: 2010085 |
April 2026 | 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. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
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May 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Colour fastness of dyed paper (EN 646) Article Number: 2010646 |
May 2026 | 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. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
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May 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Colour fastness of fluorescent whitened paper (EN 648) Article Number: 2010648 |
May 2026 | 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 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances Parameters (qualitative): identification of various allergenic fragrances Article Number: 2011158 |
October 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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