Proficiency testing catalogue
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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: 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. |
 Shipping at room temperature
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November 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Scratch resistance PV 3952
Parameters (quantitative): Color change ΔE* [-] Article Number: 2010822 Description: This Proficiency Test is part of the certification program at Volkswagen, independently of this, participation is possible for every laboratory. Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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March 2027 | Add to cart | |
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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. |
 Frozen shipping
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June 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Semi hard cheese
Parameters (quantitative): fat [g/100g], dry matter [g/100g], protein (N x 6,38) [g/100g], sodium chloride [g/100g], nitrate [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010047 Description: Fat, dry matter and protein are the value-determining ingredients of cheese. The control of these parameters is important both for a cost-efficient use of raw material and the marketability. Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed cheese Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
Frozen shipping
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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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. |
 Refrigerated shipping
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Shampoo, lotion
Article Number: 3010015 |
August 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Sheet materials - Water vapour transmission rate ISO 2528
Article Number: 2011024 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing paper and board Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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October 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Short-term water absorption by immersion (A) ISO 29767
Article Number: 2011374 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing thermal insulating material Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. New proficiency testing |
Shipping at room temperature
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December 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Short-term water absorption by immersion (A) ISO 29767
Article Number: 2011374 |
December 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Skimmed milk powder
Parameters (quantitative): fat [g/100 g], moisture content [g/100 g], crude protein (N x 6,38) [g/100 g], lactose (monohydrate) [g/100 g], ash [g/100 g], titratable acid [g/100 g], pH value 1 [-] Article Number: 2010001 Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed milk powder Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. TNP |
Shipping at room temperature
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Skimmed milk powder
Article Number: 2010001 |
September 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Soft cheese
Parameters (quantitative): fat 1 [g/100g], dry matter 1 [g/100g], protein (N x 6,38) 1 [g/100g], sodium chloride 1 [g/100g], pH value 1 [-] Article Number: 2010037 Description: The matrix soft cheese is more difficult to analyze than other cheese matrixes as the manufacture of soft cheese shows production fluctuations in principle. In addition the handling of cheese rind raises lots of questions again and again. Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed cheese Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
Refrigerated shipping
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Solar UV protective properties EN 13758-1
Parameters (quantitative): mean of the UPF [-], Ultraviolet Protection Factor UPF [-] Article Number: 2010514 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing textiles Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Solvent extract ISO 1407
Parameters (quantitative): Solvent extract [%] Article Number: 2010875 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing rubber & TPE Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Solvent residues in food
Parameters (quantitative): methanol (CAS 67-56-1) [mg/kg], acetone (CAS 67-64-1) [mg/kg], n-hexane (CAS 110-54-3) [mg/kg], dichloromethane (CAS 75-09-2) [mg/kg], methyl acetate (CAS 79-20-9) [mg/kg], isopropyl (CAS 67-63-0) [mg/kg], benzene (CAS 71-43-2) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010943 Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed non-alcoholic beverages Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
Frozen shipping
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December 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Solvent residues in food
Article Number: 2010943 |
December 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Source of radiant heat - protective effect ISO 6942 (method B)
Article Number: 2011229 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing protective clothing Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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May 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Specular Gloss ASTM D523
Parameters (quantitative): Gloss grade 20° [Gloss unit], Gloss grade 60° [Gloss unit], Gloss grade 85° [Gloss unit] Article Number: 2010649 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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March 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Specular gloss ISO 2813
Parameters (quantitative): Gloss grade 20° [Gloss unit], Gloss grade 60° [Gloss unit], Gloss grade 85° [Gloss unit] Article Number: 2010722 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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March 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Spray test - resistance to surface wetting ISO 4920 AATCC 22
Parameters (quantitative): Spray rating [rating] Article Number: 2010074 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing textiles 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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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.