Name Planned shipping method Start Date  
Corrosion Test PV 1210
Parameters (quantitative): Coating thickness (CED) [µm], Cross-cut rating [-], Delamination on scribing line [mm], Corrosion on scribing line [grade]
Article Number: 2011043
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 metals
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature May 2026 Add to cart
Corrosion Test PV 1210
Article Number: 2011043
May 2027 Add to cart
Corrosion testing (AASS) ISO 9227
Parameters (quantitative): Mass loss [g/m²]
Article Number: 2010561
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing metals
Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature April 2026 Add to cart
Corrosion testing (AASS) ISO 9227
Article Number: 2010561
April 2027 Add to cart
Corrosion testing (CASS) ISO 9227
Parameters (quantitative): Mass loss [g/m²], Delamination (lengthwise) [mm], Corrosion (lengthwise) [grade]
Article Number: 2010018
Description: Copper-accelerated acetic acid salt spray (CASS) test, samples: Reference specimen and laquered plates
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing metals
Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature April 2026 Add to cart
Corrosion testing (CASS) ISO 9227
Article Number: 2010018
April 2027 Add to cart
Corrosion testing (NSS) ISO 9227
Parameters (quantitative): Mass loss [g/m²], Delamination (lengthwise) [mm], Corrosion (lengthwise) [grade], Blistering (quantity) [-], Blistering (size) [-]
Article Number: 2010820
Description: Neutral salt spray (NSS) test, samples: Reference specimen and laquered plates
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing metals
Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature April 2026 Add to cart
Corrosion testing (NSS) ISO 9227
Article Number: 2010820
April 2027 Add to cart
Corrosion testing ASTM G48 (method A)
Article Number: 2011427
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing metals
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
New proficiency testing
Shipping at room temperature April 2026 Add to cart
Corrosion testing ASTM G48 (method A)
Article Number: 2011427
April 2027 Add to cart
Corrosion testing CASS (48 h) DBL 1665
Parameters (qualitative): Rating after 48 h [-]
Article Number: 2010219
Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics)
Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation.
Shipping at room temperature May 2026 Add to cart
Corrosion testing CASS (48 h) DBL 1665
Parameters (qualitative): Rating after 48 h [-]
Article Number: 2010219
May 2027 Add to cart
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.
Frozen shipping October 2026 Add to cart
Cosmetic products - allergenic fragrances
Parameters (qualitative): identification of various allergenic fragrances
Article Number: 2011158
October 2027 Add to cart
Cosmetic products – pesticides
Parameters (qualitative): identification of various pesticides
Parameters (quantitative): quantification of the identified pesticides [mg/kg]
Article Number: 2011141
Description: This is a multi-residue proficiency test. For the PT on pesticides, a pre-selection of pesticides was made according to relevance: listed in the list of analytes published by the DRRR. This is available via the DRRR homepage: https://drrr.de/en/proficiency-testing/food-and-feed/ From this list, a selection of pesticides will be available for identification and quantification in the PT round.
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 November 2026 Add to cart
Cosmetic products – pesticides
Parameters (qualitative): identification of various pesticides
Article Number: 2011141
November 2027 Add to cart
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.
New proficiency testing
Shipping at room temperature September 2026 Add to cart
Cosmetics - 1,4-dioxane
Article Number: 2011403
September 2027 Add to cart
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 September 2026 Add to cart
Cosmetics - 3-iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl butylcarbamate (IPBC)
Article Number: 2011100
September 2027 Add to cart
1 Parameters with this label depend on the number of participants and/or the choice of materials.
Under certain circumstances, this parameter may not be available in the proficiency test.