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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Care products
Article Number: 2010206 |
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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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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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. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
 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 - 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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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 - anti-dandruff products
Article Number: 2010650 |
December 2028 | Add to cart | ||
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