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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
PFAS (cosmetics) in Foundation Proficiency Test CPEC1-COS2 CC0001 02/09/2024 Proficiency Test Foundation PFAS (cosmetics) £328.00
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
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
Phthalates in Oil Proficiency Test FCCS5-OIL20 12127 26/03/2025 Proficiency Test Oil phthalates £250.00
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 Sunflower Seed Proficiency Test FCCM46-NUT16 07567 25/02/2025 Proficiency Test Sunflower Seeds selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Brominated Flame Retardants in Cod Liver Oil Proficiency Test FCCE6-OIL10 06155 05/12/2024 Proficiency Test Cod Liver Oil Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) £328.00
3-MCPD in Vegetable Oil Proficiency Test FCCP1-OIL30 2682 19/09/2024 Proficiency Test Vegetable Oil 3-MCPD esters, glycidol esters & 2-MCPD esters £255.00
Heavy Metals (cosmetics) in Facial Cream Proficiency Test CPTE1-COS1 CC0004 02/08/2024 Proficiency Test Facial Cream heavy metals (cosmetics) £244.00
Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Oil Proficiency Test FCCE1-OIL22 06145 24/05/2024 Proficiency Test Olive Oil all 16 EU priority PAHs (including PAH4 sum) £516.00
Dioxins, PCBs in Pork Proficiency Test FCCE3-MRP35 06146 05/06/2024 Proficiency Test Pork Dioxins & PCBs £464.00
Heavy Metals in Vegetable Oil Proficiency Test FCCM45-OIL30 07533 06/06/2024 Proficiency Test Vegetable Oil selection of metals at high levels £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
MOSH and MOAH in Edible Oil Proficiency Test FCCE8-OIL12 06161 31/03/2025 Proficiency Test Edible Oil MOSH & MOAH £516.00
Heavy Metals in Animal Feed (Plant Origin) Proficiency Test FCCM45-AFE23 07568 10/03/2025 Proficiency Test Animal Feed (Plant Origin) selection of metals at high levels £244.00
Phthalates (cosmetics) in Facial Cream Proficiency Test CPPC1-COS1 CC0002 25/09/2024 Proficiency Test Facial Cream phthalates (cosmetics) £250.00
Formaldehyde (cosmetics) in Facial Cream Proficiency Test CPPC2-COS1 CC0003 28/11/2024 Proficiency Test Facial Cream formaldehyde (cosmetics) £250.00
Dioxins, PCBs in Cod Liver Oil Proficiency Test FCCE3-OIL10 06151 16/10/2024 Proficiency Test Cod Liver Oil Dioxins & PCBs £464.00
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
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 Almond Proficiency Test FCCM46-NUT1 07543 27/08/2024 Proficiency Test Almond 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
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
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Palm Oil Proficiency Test FCCE2-OIL24 06158 06/02/2025 Proficiency Test Palm Oil PAHs (including PAH4 sum) £464.00
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
Heavy Metals in Animal Feed (Cereal Based) Proficiency Test FCCM46-AFE2 07555 21/11/2024 Proficiency Test Animal Feed (Cereal Based) selection of metals at natural/low levels £244.00
Contaminants in Animal Feed (Cereal Based) Proficiency Test FCCP5-AFE2 30153 28/06/2024 Proficiency Test Animal Feed (Cereal Based) melamine & cyanuric acid £244.00