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Proficiency testing is an essential part of laboratory quality procedure and participation is a mandatory requirement of ISO 17025 accreditation. Fapas proficiency testing provides an independent assessment of your laboratory performance and compares your results to laboratories worldwide. Taking part in our proficiency tests gives you confidence in your laboratory equipment, methods and staff, and assurance that you are delivering the quality results demanded by your customer

Why Choose Fapas proficiency testing schemes?
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  • A UKAS accredited proficiency testing provider, certificate No. 0009, since 2002. (Please see individual round entries for information on tests or particular analytes which are not included in the scope of accreditation).
  • Offering the widest range of analyte/matrix combinations for the food sector
  • Results receive rigorous statistical analysis by PT experts
  • Detailed confidential reports with clear feedback and method comparisons
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Note:
Fees (prices) on this site are in GBP and do not include carriage / handling fees and VAT. Customers outside the UK may also incur local charges, including (but not limited to) import duties, local taxes and customs clearance fees, which may add significant cost to your order. Prices here are for the PT round or QC / Reference Material only and the total price payable may be higher.

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Code Product Code Item Code Start Date Group Matrix Analytes
Heavy Metals in Tomato Paste Proficiency Test FCCM45-VEG74 07565 13/02/2025 Proficiency Test Tomato Paste selection of metals at high levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Avocado Purée Proficiency Test FCCM46-VEG80 07566 19/02/2025 Proficiency Test Avocado Purée selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Nutritional Food Supplements Proficiency Test FCCM46-SUP5 07556 26/11/2024 Proficiency Test Nutritional Food Supplement selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Sugar Proficiency Test FCCM46-CON16 07558 11/12/2024 Proficiency Test Sugar selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Overall Migration into Olive Oil by Total Immersion Proficiency Test FCCO2-PMM16 1170 17/10/2024 Proficiency Test Plastic Film overall migration into olive oil by total immersion £278.00
Total Primary Aromatic Amines in 3% Acetic Acid Proficiency Test FCCS6-PMM3 12125 10/10/2024 Proficiency Test 3% aq. Acetic Acid total primary aromatic amines £250.00
Furans in Baby Food (Cereal-Based) Proficiency Test FCCP9-INF21 30158 23/10/2024 Proficiency Test Baby Food (Cereal Based) a selection of furans £256.00
Bisphenol A in 50% Aqueous Ethanol Proficiency Test FCCS2-PMM4 12123 19/07/2024 Proficiency Test 50% Aqueous Ethanol bisphenol £250.00
Dioxins, PCBs (semi blind) in Infant Formula Proficiency Test FCCE3-INF10 06148 31/07/2024 Proficiency Test Infant Formula Dioxins & PCBs £464.00
Heavy Metals in Chilli Powder Proficiency Test FCCM47-SPI6 07535 21/06/2024 Proficiency Test Chilli Powder selection of metals at natural/high levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Vegetable Purée Proficiency Test FCCM45-VEG79 07554 22/11/2024 Proficiency Test Vegetable Purée selection of metals at high levels £244.00
Contaminants in Infant Formula FCCP1-INF10 2681 20/06/2024 Proficiency Test Infant Formula 3-MCPD esters, glycidol esters & 2-MCPD esters £288.00
Contaminants in Soy Sauce Proficiency Test FCCP2-CON15 2683 20/02/2025 Proficiency Test Soy Sauce 3-MCPD, 1,3-DCP & 2-MCPD £255.00
Acrylamide in Infant Cereal Proficiency Test FCCP3-INF7 30160 18/11/2024 Proficiency Test Infant Cereal acrylamide £244.00
Formaldehyde in 3% aq. Acetic Acid Proficiency Test FCCS3-PMM3 12124 02/09/2024 Proficiency Test 3% aq. Acetic Acid formaldehyde £250.00
Heavy Metals in 3% aq. Acetic Acid Proficiency Test FCCS7-PMM3 12126 21/11/2024 Proficiency Test 3% aq. Acetic Acid barium, cobalt, copper, iron, lithium, manganese, zinc & nickel £250.00
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Packaging Material Proficiency Test FCCS8-PMM26 12128 26/09/2024 Proficiency Test Packaging Material PFAS (migration) £278.00
PAHs in Cocoa Butter Proficiency Test FCCE2-FAT7 06147 10/07/2024 Proficiency Test Cocoa Butter PAHs (including PAH4 sum) £464.00
Heavy Metals in Mushroom Powder Proficiency Test FCCM46-VEG51 07549 08/10/2024 Proficiency Test Mushroom Powder selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Soya Flour Proficiency Test FCCM45-VEG68 07550 21/10/2024 Proficiency Test Soya Flour selection of metals at high levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Salt Proficiency Test FCCM46-CON29 07569 12/03/2025 Proficiency Test Salt selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Dried Egg Proficiency Test FCCE7-EGG3 06153 01/11/2024 Proficiency Test Dried Egg Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) £328.00
PAHs in Spice (smoked black pepper) Proficiency Test FCCE2-SPI26 06154 08/11/2024 Proficiency Test Spice - Smoked Black Pepper PAHs (including PAH4 sum) £464.00
Heavy Metals in Offal (Liver) Proficiency Test FCCM47-MRP27 07538 11/07/2024 Proficiency Test Offal (Liver) selection of metals at natural/high levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Baby Food (Vegetable Based) Proficiency Test FCCM46-INF19 07541 07/08/2024 Proficiency Test Baby Food (Vegetable Based) selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Infant Cereal (rice based) Proficiency Test FCCM46-INF18 07546 19/09/2024 Proficiency Test Infant Cereal (Rice Based) selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Seaweed Proficiency Test FCCM47-VEG64 07548 30/09/2024 Proficiency Test Seaweed selection of metals at natural/high levels £244.00
Contaminants in Milk Powder Proficiency Test FCCP8-INF10 30164 06/03/2025 Proficiency Test Infant Formula melamine & cyanuric acid (low levels, <5 mg/kg) £244.00