Proficiency testing catalogue: consumer goods and packaging
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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. |
 Shipping at room temperature
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October 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Ceramics - specific migration metals
Article Number: 2010414 |
October 2028 | 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 |
 Refrigerated shipping
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April 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Challenge test
Article Number: 2010085 |
April 2028 | 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. |
Shipping at room temperature
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Colour fastness of dyed paper (EN 646)
Article Number: 2010646 |
May 2028 | 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. |
Shipping at room temperature
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Colour fastness of fluorescent whitened paper (EN 648)
Article Number: 2010648 |
May 2028 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances
Parameters (quantitative): benzaldehyde (CAS 100-52-7) [mg/kg], vanillin (CAS 121-33-5) [mg/kg], linalool (CAS 78-70-6) [mg/kg], menthol (CAS 89-78-1) [mg/kg], cinnamaldehyde (CAS 104-55-2) [mg/kg], eugenol (CAS 97-53-0) [mg/kg], benzyl alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) [mg/kg], limonene (CAS 138-86-3) [mg/kg], ɑ-hexylcinnamaldehyde (CAS 101-86-0) [mg/kg], citronellol (CAS 106-22-9) [mg/kg], ɑ-Isomethylionone (CAS 127-51-5) [mg/kg], geraniol (CAS 106-24-1) [mg/kg], linalyl acetate (CAS 115-95-7) [mg/kg], tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalene [mg/kg], Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil [mg/kg], Pogostemon Cablin Oil [mg/kg], Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract [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. Unfortunately, no further booking is possible this year. |
 Frozen shipping
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October 2026 | ||
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Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances
Article Number: 2011158 |
October 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances
Article Number: 2011158 |
October 2028 | 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. Unfortunately, no further booking is possible this year. |
Shipping at room temperature
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September 2026 | ||
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Cosmetics - 1,4-dioxane
Article Number: 2011403 |
September 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - 1,4-dioxane
Article Number: 2011403 |
September 2028 | 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. |
Refrigerated shipping
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September 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - 3-iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl butylcarbamate (IPBC)
Article Number: 2011100 |
September 2028 | 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. |
Refrigerated shipping
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August 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - acid value, peroxide value
Article Number: 2011401 |
August 2028 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - alkylphenols, ethoxylates
Parameters (quantitative): nonylphenol ethoxylat (CAS 68412-54-4) [mg/kg], octylphenol ethoxylate (CAS 9002-93-1) [mg/kg], 4-nonylphenol isomer mixture (CAS 84852-15-3) [mg/kg], 4-tert-octylphenol (CAS 140-66-9) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011517 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 |
Shipping at room temperature
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November 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - alkylphenols, ethoxylates
Article Number: 2011517 |
November 2028 | Add to cart | ||
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