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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
Dioxins and PCBs in Milk Powder Proficiency Test FCCE3-DRY14 06159 06/03/2025 Proficiency Test Milk Powder Dioxins & PCBs £464.00
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Milk Proficiency Test FCCE7-DRY13 06162 16/08/2024 Proficiency Test Milk Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) £328.00
Heavy Metals in Milk Powder Proficiency Test (natural/low Levels) FCCM46-DRY14 07559 16/12/2024 Proficiency Test Milk Powder selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Milk Powder Proficiency Test (natural/low Levels) FCCM46-DRY14 07542 21/08/2024 Proficiency Test Milk Powder selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
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 Powdered Rice Proficiency Test (High Levels) FCCM45-CCP42 07553 06/11/2024 Proficiency Test Powdered Rice selection of metals at high levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Prune Purée Proficiency Test FCCM46-FRU85 07557 02/12/2024 Proficiency Test Prune Purée selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Contaminants in Milk Powder Proficiency Test FCCP7-DRY14 30157 07/10/2024 Proficiency Test Milk Powder melamine & cyanuric acid (> 5 mg/kg) £244.00
Heavy Metals in Vegetable Purée (Root Vegetables) Proficiency Test FCCM46-VEG103 07534 18/06/2024 Proficiency Test Vegetable Purée (Root Vegetables) selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Berries (Mixed) Proficiency Test FCCM46-FRU76 07539 23/07/2024 Proficiency Test Berries (Mixed) selection of metals at natural/low 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
Metals in Cheese (Hard) Proficiency Test FCCM46-DRY27 07573 11/10/2024 Proficiency Test Cheese (Hard) selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Heavy Metals in Powdered Brown Rice Proficiency Test FCCM46-CCP41 07537 08/07/2024 Proficiency Test Powdered Brown Rice selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
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 Seaweed Proficiency Test FCCM47-VEG64 07548 30/09/2024 Proficiency Test Seaweed selection of metals at natural/high levels £244.00
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 Grapefruit Purée Proficiency Test FCCM45-FRU51 07570 21/03/2025 Proficiency Test Grapefruit Purée selection of metals at high levels £244.00