Proficiency testing catalogue
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Care products
Parameters (quantitative): methyl 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, ASU 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. Unfortunately, no further booking is possible this year. |
 Refrigerated shipping
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September 2026 | ||
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Care products
Article Number: 2010206 |
October 2027 | 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. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
 Frozen shipping
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances
Article Number: 2011158 |
October 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. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. New proficiency testing |
 Shipping at room temperature
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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 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 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - alkylphenols, ethoxylates
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 - anti-dandruff products
Parameters (quantitative): pirocton-olamine (CAS 68890-66-4) [g/100g], zinc pyrithione (CAS 13463-41-7) [g/100g] Article Number: 2010650 Description: Possible testing e.g. by EN 16342 Category: chemical-physical testing consumer goods and packaging cosmetic Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
Shipping at room temperature
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December 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - anti-dandruff products
Article Number: 2010650 |
December 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - heavy metals (ISO 21392)
Parameters (quantitative): lead (Pb) [mg/kg], arsenic (As) [mg/kg], antimony (Sb) [mg/kg], nickel (Ni) [mg/kg], cobalt (Co) [mg/kg], cadmium (Cd) [mg/kg], chromium (Cr) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010700 Description: Possible testing e.g. by EN ISO 21392 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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Cosmetics - heavy metals (ISO 21392)
Article Number: 2010700 |
November 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - hyaluronic acid
Parameters (quantitative): hyaluronic acid (CAS 9004-61-9) [g/100 g] Article Number: 2011402 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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October 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - metals
Parameters (quantitative): aluminium (Al) [mg/kg], copper (Cu) [mg/kg], zinc (Zn) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010332 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. Metals in the value range 0.01-5 % (100-50000 mg/kg). 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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December 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - metals
Article Number: 2010332 |
December 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Cosmetics - mineral oil
Parameters (quantitative): MOSH C10-C50 [g/100g], MOAH C10-C50 [g/100g] Article Number: 2010558 Description: Among food stuff cosmetic products are increasingly important for human health. Cosmetics shall enhance health and physical comfort. The increased awareness of the consumers leads to an higher importance of cosmetics testing and the identification of harmful substances like MOSH and MOAH. This PT scheme is designed for all laboratories which do mineral oil testing in cosmetics on a routine basis as well as for laboratories in the process of establishing the testing method. 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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December 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - PAHs
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], naphthalene (CAS 91-20-3) [mg/kg], benzo[e]pyrene (CAS 192-97-2) [mg/kg], benzo[b]fluoranthene (CAS 205-99-2) [mg/kg], benzo[j]fluoranthene (CAS 205-82-3) [mg/kg], benzo[k]fluoranthene (CAS 207-08-9) [mg/kg], dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (CAS 53-70-3) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010336 Description: A PAH concentration in the samples of approximately 0,5-50 mg/kg per PAH is to be expected. 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. |
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July 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - PFAS
Parameters (quantitative): total perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (CAS 355-46-4) [µg/kg], total perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (CAS 1763-23-1) [µg/kg], total perfluorohexanoic acid (CAS 307-24-4) [µg/kg], total perfluorooctanoic acid (CAS 335-67-1) [µg/kg], total perfluorononanoic acid (CAS 375-95-1) [µg/kg], total perfluorodecanoic acid (CAS 335-76-2) [µg/kg], total perfluorundecanoic acid (CAS 2058-94-8) [µg/kg], total perfluorododecanoic acid (CAS 307-55-1) [µg/kg], total perfluorotridecanoic acid (CAS 72629-94-8) [µg/kg], total perfluorotetradecanoic acid (CAS 376-06-7) [µg/kg], total fluorine (TF) [mg/kg], total organic fluorine (TOF) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011273 Description: Many per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) are subject to various restrictions in the European Union. The placing on the market and use of PFOS, PFOA and PFHxS, for example, is regulated in the POP Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1021), while C9-C14 PFCAs are subject to the provisions of the REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006). In addition, many other PFAS have been added to the SVHC canidate list. This proficiency test offers you the opportunity to check your analyses of a large number of PFAS. 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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June 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Cosmetics - phthalates
Parameters (quantitative): MnHexP (CAS 24539-57-9) [mg/kg], DHEXP (CAS 84-75-3) [mg/kg], DBP (CAS 84-74-2) [mg/kg], BBP (CAS 85-68-7) [mg/kg], DEHP (CAS 117-81-7) [mg/kg], DMEP (CAS 117-82-8) [mg/kg], DPP (CAS 131-18-0) [mg/kg], DIPP (CAS 605-50-5) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011272 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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August 2026 | ||
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