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Proximates including moisture (at 130 °C), ash and nitrogen are included within this proficiency test. Total dietary fibre by AOAC methods is included, participants must state which AOAC method they are using.
Nutritional components test. As nutritional legislation increases, the proficiency of laboratories to provide accurate results to food manufacturers for labelling is critical, to help consumers make informed choices about the food they eat. Fapas offers the widest range of analyte/matrix proficiency test combinations for the food sector. The matrix used varies year on year, to provide different levels of real world samples.
Cereals account for a large proportion of foodstuffs consumed globally. Cereals offer great marketable benefits, such as increased fibre, from which to set products apart from the crowded supermarket shelves. It is important to highlight the validity of these claims through effective food analysis activities.
To maintain the high quality required for your customers and regulators alike, it is important to undertake well-designed quality assurance programmes. Proficiency testing activities can underpin this programme, forming a benchmark from which to highlight any areas of improvement within your current testing arrangement.
Fapas proficiency test materials utilise real food matrices from which to achieve direct comparisons with your routine analysis, and promote effective solutions to any improvements highlighted in a timely way.
