Proficiency testing catalogue
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Metals and alloys - release 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], zirconium (Zr) [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 parameter selection |
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June 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Metals and alloys - release of metals part 2 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], zirconium (Zr) [mg/kg], envelope volume [cm³] 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 parameter selection |
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November 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Metals and alloys - release of metals part 2 Article Number: 2011275 |
November 2027 | 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 and the DAkkS accreditation. |
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Metals in animal feed Article Number: 2010351 |
August 2027 | 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 cocoa and chocolate Article Number: 2010337 |
October 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Metals in tobacco 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) [mg/kg], aluminium (Al) [mg/kg], nickel (Ni) [mg/kg] 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. |
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Metals in tobacco Article Number: 2010498 |
August 2027 | 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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MFR-MVR (moisture sensitive material) ISO 1133-2 Article Number: 2010213 |
March 2027 | 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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March 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Micro scratch resistance PV 3987 Article Number: 2010981 |
March 2027 | 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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Micro-crack pattern PV 1058 Article Number: 2010661 |
May 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbial count by flow cytometry Parameters (quantitative): number of living, bacteria cells [cells/ml] Article Number: 2011340 Description: Determination of the number of living bacterial cells in liquid matrix using flow cytometry Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing food and feed food matrices (other) Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 New proficiency testing |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbial count by flow cytometry Article Number: 2011340 |
July 2027 | 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 Is currently underway. Can still be booked. |
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October 2025 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 1 Article Number: 2011296 |
October 2026 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 1 Article Number: 2011296 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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