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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
  • Note: fees (prices) on this site are exclusive of 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.
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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
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 Peanut Butter Proficiency Test FCMA2-CON12 04532 04/11/2024 Proficiency Test Peanut Butter (Water Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total £240.00
Ochratoxin A in Instant Coffee Proficiency Test FCMO1-DRH18 17256 11/10/2024 Proficiency Test Instant Coffee ochratoxin A £240.00
Ochratoxin A in Coffee Proficiency Test FCMO1-DRH21 17257 12/11/2024 Proficiency Test Roasted Coffee ochratoxin A £240.00
Ochratoxin A in Liquorice Root (Powdered) Proficiency Test FCMO1-SPI29 17258 11/12/2024 Proficiency Test Liquorice Root (Powdered) ochratoxin A £240.00
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 B & G &/or total & OTA in Cocoa Powder Proficiency Test FCMM4-DRH5 04515 21/05/2024 Proficiency Test Cocoa Powder aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £320.00
Ochratoxin A in Coffee (green) Proficiency Test FCMO1-DRH9 17253 04/07/2024 Proficiency Test Coffee (Green) ochratoxin A £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
Mycotoxins in Paprika Proficiency Test FCMM4-SPI14 04517 12/06/2024 Proficiency Test Paprika aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £320.00
Aflatoxins in Mixed Spice Proficiency Test FCMM4-SPI12 04530 22/10/2024 Proficiency Test Mixed Spice aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £320.00
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