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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?
  • Trusted PT provider since 1990
  • 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
  • Fast publication of the report
  • Easy result reporting through the secure area of our website
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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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Ochratoxin A in Liquorice Root (Powdered) Proficiency Test FCMO1-SPI29 17258 11/12/2024 Proficiency Test Liquorice Root (Powdered) ochratoxin A £240.00
Aflatoxin M1 in Milk Powder Proficiency Test FCMA1-DRY14 04526 16/09/2024 Proficiency Test Milk Powder aflatoxin M1 £240.00
Aflatoxin M1 in Milk Powder Proficiency Test FCMA1-DRY14 04541 13/02/2025 Proficiency Test Milk Powder aflatoxin M1 £240.00
Mycotoxins in Black Pepper Proficiency Test FCMM4-SPI1 04542 19/02/2025 Proficiency Test Spice - Black Pepper aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £320.00
Aflatoxins in Hazelnut Proficiency Test FCMM4-NUT6 04518 24/06/2024 Proficiency Test Hazelnut (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £240.00
Mycotoxins in Pet Dog Food Proficiency Test FCMM18-PFO11 04519 04/07/2024 Proficiency Test Pet Dog Food (Dry, Cereal Based) aflatoxin B1, DON, ZON, OTA, FB1 & FB2 & total fumonisins (as a sum of FB1 & FB2), T-2 & HT-2 toxins & as sum of T-2 & HT-2 toxins & 4,15-Diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS) £581.00
Mycotoxins in Chilli Powder Proficiency Test FCMM4-SPI6 04524 22/08/2024 Proficiency Test Chilli Powder aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £320.00
Aflatoxins in Peanuts Proficiency Test FCMA2-NUT9 04525 05/09/2024 Proficiency Test Peanut (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total £240.00
Aflatoxins in Peanuts Proficiency Test FCMA2-NUT9 04544 10/03/2025 Proficiency Test Peanut (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total £240.00
Aflatoxins in Brazil Nut Proficiency Test FCMM4-NUT3 04527 26/09/2024 Proficiency Test Brazil Nut (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £240.00
Aflatoxins in Cheese (Soft) Proficiency Test FCMA1-DRY18 04534 26/11/2024 Proficiency Test Cheese (Soft) aflatoxin M1 £240.00
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) in Spice Proficiency Test FCME2-SPI8 22232 09/12/2024 Proficiency Test Spice - Cumin pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs): contamination of matrix with two or more from a list of 28 possible pyrrolizidine alkaloids £507.00
Aflatoxins in Mixed Spice Proficiency Test FCMM4-SPI12 04530 22/10/2024 Proficiency Test Mixed Spice aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £320.00
Aflatoxins in Palm Oil Proficiency Test FCMA2-OIL24 04537 09/01/2025 Proficiency Test Palm Oil aflatoxins B & G &/or total £240.00
Aflatoxins in Pistachio (Water/Nut Slurry) Proficiency Test FCMM4-NUT14 04538 15/01/2025 Proficiency Test Pistachio (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £320.00
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) in Herb Proficiency Test FCME2-VEG44 22228 23/08/2024 Proficiency Test Herb (Origanum spp.) pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs): contamination of matrix with two or more from a list of 28 possible pyrrolizidine alkaloids £507.00
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) in Honey Proficiency Test FCME2-HON2 22238 17/03/2025 Proficiency Test Honey pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs): contamination of matrix with two or more from a list of 28 possible pyrrolizidine alkaloids £507.00