Proficiency testing catalogue
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Melt flow and volume index (MFR-MVR) ISO 1133-1 and ASTM D1238 (Mar.) Parameters (quantitative): Melt flow index (MFR) [g/10min], Melt volume index (MVR) [cm³/10min] Article Number: 2010825 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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March 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Melt flow and volume index (MFR-MVR) ISO 1133-1 and ASTM D1238 (Oct.) Parameters (quantitative): Melt flow index (MFR) [g/10min], Melt volume index (MVR) [cm³/10min] Article Number: 2010008 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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October 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Melt flow and volume index (MFR-MVR) ISO 1133-1 and ASTM D1238 (Oct.) Article Number: 2010008 |
October 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Mesophilic sterility testing tinned food Parameters (qualitative): mesophilic germ load Article Number: 2010172 Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing consumer goods and packaging canning, glass Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. risk group 1 |
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September 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Mesophilic sterility testing tinned food Parameters (qualitative): mesophilic germ load Article Number: 2010172 |
September 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Metal - elemental determination by XRF Parameters (quantitative): nickel (Ni) [%], copper (Cu) [%], zinc (Zn) [%], lead (Pb) [%], gold (Au) [%], silver (Ag) [%], manganese (Mn) [%], iron (Fe) [%], tin (Sn) [%], cadmium (Cd) 1 [%], chromium (Cr) 1 [%], mercury (Hg) 1 [%] Article Number: 2010171 Description: Possible testing e.g. by EN 62321-3-1, VDE 0042-1-3-1 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. Is currently underway. Can still be booked. New parameter selection |
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July 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Metal - elemental determination by XRF Article Number: 2010171 |
July 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Metals and alloys - migration of metals part 1 Parameters (quantitative): aluminum (Al) [mg/kg], antimony (Sb) [mg/kg], chromium (Cr) [mg/kg], cobalt (Co) [mg/kg], copper (Cu) [mg/kg], iron (Fe) [mg/kg], magnesium (Mg) [mg/kg], manganese (Mn) [mg/kg], molybdenum (Mo) [mg/kg], nickel (Ni) [mg/kg], silver (Ag [mg/kg], tin (Sn) [mg/kg], titanium (Ti) [mg/kg], vanadium (V) [mg/kg], zinc (Zn) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011274 Description: Release of metals by filling with simulant artificial tap water according to EN 16889:2016-10 and 0.5 % citric acid (based on the current EDQM Guide). 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. New proficiency testing |
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June 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Metals and alloys - migration of metals part 2 Parameters (quantitative): envelope volume [cm³], aluminum (Al) [mg/kg], antimony (Sb) [mg/kg], chromium (Cr) [mg/kg], cobalt (Co) [mg/kg], copper (Cu) [mg/kg], iron (Fe) [mg/kg], magnesium (Mg) [mg/kg], manganese (Mn) [mg/kg], molybdenum (Mo) [mg/kg], nickel (Ni) [mg/kg], silver (Ag [mg/kg], tin (Sn) [mg/kg], titanium (Ti) [mg/kg], vanadium (V) [mg/kg], zinc (Zn) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011275 Description: Release of metals by immersion in simulant artificial tap water according to EN 16889:2016-10 and 0.5 % citric acid (based on the current EDQM Guide). 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. New proficiency testing |
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November 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Metals and alloys - migration of metals part 2 Article Number: 2011275 |
November 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Metals in animal feed Parameters (quantitative): copper (Cu) [mg/kg], zinc (Zn) [mg/kg], iron (Fe) [mg/kg], calcium (Ca) [mg/kg], phosphorus (P) [mg/kg], potassium (K) [mg/kg], manganese (Mn) [mg/kg], magnesium (Mg) [mg/kg], sodium (Na) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010351 Description: Possible testing e.g. by ISO 6869 Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed animal feed Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA accreditation. |
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August 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Metals in animal feed Article Number: 2010351 |
August 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Metals in cocoa and chocolate Parameters (quantitative): lead (Pb) [mg/kg], cadmium (Cd) [mg/kg], arsenic (As) [mg/kg], copper (Cu) [mg/kg], zinc (Zn) [mg/kg], iron (Fe) [mg/kg], mercury (Hg) 1 [mg/kg], aluminium (Al) [mg/kg], nickel (Ni) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010337 Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed cocoa and chocolate Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Metals in tobacco Parameters (quantitative): lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), mercury (Hg), aluminium (Al), nickel (Ni) Article Number: 2010498 Category: chemical-physical testing food and feed food matrices (other) Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. New parameter selection |
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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MFR-MVR (moisture sensitive material) ISO 1133-2 Parameters (quantitative): Melt flow index (MFR) [g/10min], Melt volume index (MVR) [cm³/10min] Article Number: 2010213 Category: chemical-physical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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March 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Micro scratch resistance PV 3987 Parameters (quantitative): relative change in gloss level [%] Article Number: 2010981 Description: This Proficiency Test is part of the certification program at Volkswagen, independently of this, participation is possible for every laboratory. Category: physical mechanical testing material testing plastics (thermoplastics) Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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January 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Micro-crack pattern PV 1058 Parameters (quantitative): Number of microcracks/cm [cracks/cm] Article Number: 2010661 Description: This Proficiency Test is part of the certification program at Volkswagen, independently of this, participation is possible for every laboratory. Category: physical mechanical testing material testing plastics (Electroplating) Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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May 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbial barrier testing of packaging materials Parameters (qualitative): microbial barrier Article Number: 2010283 Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 |
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November 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Microbial barrier testing of packaging materials Parameters (qualitative): microbial barrier Article Number: 2010283 |
November 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 1 Parameters (quantitative): Aerobic total count 36 °C, Aerobic total count 22 °C Article Number: 2011296 Description: Proficiency test series for testing water for haemodialysis and related therapies for microbiological requirements. This part deals with the counting of viable microorganisms (total microbial count) according to ISO 23500. Other methods for water quality according to e.g. ISO 6222, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 New proficiency testing |
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October 2025 | Add to cart | |
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