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Pesticides in Soya Beans (Dried) Proficiency Test FCPX6-VEG67 09150 16/09/2022 Proficiency Test Soya Beans (Dried) pesticide residues [multi-residue methods] including glyphosate & AMPA [single-residue methods] £211.00
Phthalates in Oil Proficiency Test FCCS5-OIL20 12115 22/03/2023 Proficiency Test Oil phthalates £217.00
Fatty Acids in Palm Oil Proficiency Test FCFO4-OIL24 14256 26/08/2022 Proficiency Test Palm Oil saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acid & polyunsaturated fatty acids & limited fatty acid profile £210.00
Quality of Vegetable Oil Proficiency Test FCQO1-OIL30 14261 15/11/2022 Proficiency Test Vegetable Oil peroxide value, acidity, anisidine value & iodine value £210.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Olive Oil (virgin) Oil Proficiency Test FCPM2-OIL34 05163 05/10/2022 Proficiency Test Olive Oil (Virgin) pesticide residues (multi-residue) £222.00
Aflatoxins in Sesame Paste (Tahini) Proficiency Test FCMM4-NUT17 04450 16/08/2022 Proficiency Test Sesame Paste (Tahini) aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £278.00
Aflatoxins in Pistachio (Water/Nut Slurry) Proficiency Test FCMM4-NUT14 04465 24/01/2023 Proficiency Test Pistachio (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £278.00
Pesticide Residues in Lentils Blank Material BLPM2-VEG87 09155b 22/03/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Lentils (Dried) BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £67.00
Pesticide Residues in Potato Purée Blank Material BLPM2-VEG23 19346b 05/09/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Potato Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £67.00
Pesticide Residues in Blank Herb (Basil) Purée Proficiency Test BLPM2-VEG5 19347b 19/09/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Herb (Basil) Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £67.00
Dithiocarbamates in Lettuce Purée Blank Material BLMS3-VEG18 19348b 19/09/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Lettuce Purée BLANK for dithiocarbamates (BLMS3) £86.00
Pesticide Residues in Blank Peanut Butter Proficiency Test BLPM2-NUT33 19354b 22/11/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Peanut Butter BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £67.00
Tetracyclines & Macrolides in Honey Blank Material BLVD27-HON1 02495b 17/01/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Honey BLANK for tetracyclines & macrolides (BLVD27) £85.00
Pesticide Residues in Chicken (Hens) Eggs Blank Material Proficiency Test BLPM11-EGG1 05167b 28/02/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Chicken (Hens) Eggs BLANK (BLPM11) £67.00
Nitrates in Rocket (Rucola) Purée Proficiency Test FCFA17-VEG60 15165 18/10/2022 Proficiency Test Rocket (Rucola) Purée nitrate £210.00
Nitrates in Spinach Proficiency Test FCFA17-VEG70 15166 15/11/2022 Proficiency Test Spinach Purée nitrate £210.00
Nitrate in Carrot Purée Proficiency Test FCFA17-VEG33 15169 13/03/2023 Proficiency Test Carrot Purée nitrate £210.00
Nutritional Elements in Coconut Powder Proficiency Test FCNE9-NUT28 18110 02/09/2022 Proficiency Test Coconut Powder calcium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc £214.00
Pesticides in Courgette Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-VEG36 19352 07/11/2022 Proficiency Test Courgette (Zucchini) Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £211.00
Pesticide Residues in Honey Proficiency Test FCPM8-HON2 19353 07/11/2022 Proficiency Test Honey pesticide residues (honey matrix) [multi-residue] £211.00
Total coliforms and Escherichia coli in Swimming Pool and Spa water FWMO1-RWS1 SPM0111 25/01/2023 Proficiency Test Swimming Pool and Spa Water Total coliforms and Escherichia coli £95.00
Major Inorganic Components in Surface Water Proficiency Test FWIC1-SUW1 SW0115 31/01/2023 Proficiency Test Surface Water Major Inorganic Components £99.00
Routine Components in Surface Water Proficiency Test FWRC1-SUW1 SW0215 31/01/2023 Proficiency Test Surface Water Routine Components £99.00
Quality of Honey Proficiency Test FCQH1-HON2 2853 01/11/2022 Proficiency Test Honey fructose, glucose, sucrose, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), diastase, electrical conductivity, lead (Pb) & pH £208.00
Nutrients in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWNU1-EWW1 WW0338 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Nutrients £100.00
Nutrients in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWNU1-EWW1 WW0337 09/08/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Nutrients £100.00
Nutrients in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWNU1-EWW1 WW0339 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water Nutrients £100.00
Trace Metals 2 in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWTM2-EWW1 WW0636 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Trace Metals 2 £108.00
Trace Metals 2 in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWTM2-EWW1 WW0637 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water Trace Metals 2 £108.00
Minerals in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWMI1-EWW1 WW0836 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Minerals £70.00
Minerals in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWMI1-EWW1 WW0837 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water Minerals £70.00
Oil and Grease in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWOG1-EWW1 WW1037 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water Oil & Grease £64.00
Oil and Grease in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWOG1-EWW1 WW1036 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Oil & Grease £64.00
Sulphide in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWTS1-EWW1 WW1236 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Total Sulphide £100.00
Settleable Solids in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWSS1-EWW1 WW1336 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Settleable Solids £100.00
Legionella spp. in Environmental Water Proficiency Test FWMO5-WAW1 LG0119 12/10/2022 Proficiency Test Water Legionella spp. £137.00
Legionella spp. in Environmental Water Proficiency Test FWMO5-WAW1 LG0120 15/02/2023 Proficiency Test Water Legionella spp. £137.00
Salmonella spp. in Bathing Water FMOD7-RWB1 BWM0211 21/09/2022 Proficiency Test Bathing Water Salmonella spp. (Detection) £95.00
Oxygen Demand in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWDE1-EWW1 WW0137 09/08/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Oxygen Demand £81.00
Oxygen Demand in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWDE1-EWW1 WW0138 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Oxygen Demand £81.00
Oxygen Demand in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWDE1-EWW1 WW0139 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water Oxygen Demand £81.00
Moulds in Nuts Proficiency Test FMOE25-NUT30 M282e15 30/01/2023 Proficiency Test Nuts Moulds (Enumeration) £138.00
Salmonella spp. Detection in Egg Proficiency Test FMOD7-EGG3 M284d071 27/03/2023 Proficiency Test Dried Egg Salmonella spp. (Detection) £138.00
Escherichia coli O157:H7 Detection in Salad Proficiency Test FMOD11-VEG61 M284d11 27/03/2023 Proficiency Test Salad Escherichia coli O157:H7 (Detection) £138.00
Escherichia coli O157:H7 Detection in Sprouting Seeds and Lettuce Proficiency Test FMOD11-VEG71 M281d11 21/11/2022 Proficiency Test Sprouting Seeds and Lettuce Escherichia coli O157:H7 (Detection) £138.00
Veterinary Medicines in Honey Blank Material BLVD15-HON1 02478b 16/08/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Honey BLANK for quinolones & fluoroquinolones (BLVD15) £85.00
Veterinary Medicines in Honey Blank Material BLVD14-HON1 02491b 05/12/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Honey BLANK for nitroimidazoles & aminoglycosides (BLVD14) £85.00
Fatty Acids in Olive Oil Proficiency Test FCFO4-OIL22 14263 02/12/2022 Proficiency Test Olive Oil saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acid & polyunsaturated fatty acids & limited fatty acid profile £210.00
Authenticity in Olive Oil Proficiency Test FCAA1-OIL22 14264 12/12/2022 Proficiency Test Olive Oil detection of adulteration £403.00
Fatty Acids in Edible Oil Proficiency Test FCFO3-OIL30 14267 15/02/2023 Proficiency Test Vegetable Oil saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids & polyunsaturated fatty acids £210.00
Olive Oil Quality Proficiency Test FCQO2-OIL22 14269 28/03/2023 Proficiency Test Olive Oil peroxide value, acidity, K232 & K270 £210.00
Olive Oil Quality Proficiency Test FCQO2-OIL22 14258 20/09/2022 Proficiency Test Olive Oil peroxide value, acidity, K232 & K270 £210.00
Ochratoxin A in Soybeans (Dried) Proficiency Test FCMO1-VEG67 17228 25/08/2022 Proficiency Test Soya Beans (Dried) ochratoxin A £208.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Potato Proficiency Test FCPM2-VEG59 19346 05/09/2022 Proficiency Test Potato Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £211.00
Ethylene Oxide (measured as 2-chloro ethanol) in Sesame Seeds Proficiency Test FCPX7-NUT34 19349 03/10/2022 Proficiency Test Sesame Seeds ethylene oxide (as 2-chloroethanol) £283.00
Biocides (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds and (Per)Chlorates)) in Salad Leaf Purée Proficiency Test FCPX1-VEG62 19351 18/10/2022 Proficiency Test Salad Leaf Purée biocides (quaternary ammonium compounds) [multi-residue methods] & (per)chlorates [single-residue methods] £211.00
Pesticides and Bromide in Peanut Butter Proficiency Test FCPX2-NUT31 19354 22/11/2022 Proficiency Test Peanut Butter pesticide residues [multi-residue methods] including bromide [single-residue methods] £211.00
Food Additives and Ingredients in Oil Proficiency Test FCFA1-OIL20 20200 23/09/2022 Proficiency Test Oil antioxidants: total BHA (E320), total BHT (E321) & propyl gallate (E310) £210.00
Heavy Metals in Tomato Paste Proficiency Test FCCM45-VEG74 07471 14/02/2023 Proficiency Test Tomato Paste selection of metals at high levels £212.00
Pesticides and Glyphosate in Lentils (Dried) Proficiency Test FCPX12-VEG86 09155 22/03/2023 Proficiency Test Lentils (Dried) pesticide residues [multi-residue methods] including glyphosate [single-residue methods] £211.00
Fatty Acids in Fish Oil Proficiency Test FCFO1-OIL13 14257 14/09/2022 Proficiency Test Fish Oil Total omega-3, total omega-6 & total omega-9 series fatty acids, (& possibly individual omega-3, omega-6 & omega-9 fatty acids) £210.00
Pesticide Residues (fat soluble) in Chicken (Hens) Eggs Proficiency Test FCPM11-EGG2 05167 28/02/2023 Proficiency Test Chicken (Hens) Eggs pesticide residues (fat soluble & recommended monitoring) £222.00
Dioxins, PCBs in Cod Liver Oil Proficiency Test FCCE3-OIL10 06118 21/10/2022 Proficiency Test Cod Liver Oil Dioxins & PCBs £402.00
Heavy Metals in Soya Flour Proficiency Test FCCM45-VEG68 07458 20/10/2022 Proficiency Test Soya Flour selection of metals at high levels £212.00
3-MCPD in Vegetable Oil Proficiency Test FCCP1-OIL30 2672 21/09/2022 Proficiency Test Vegetable Oil 3-MCPD esters, glycidol esters & 2-MCPD esters £221.00
Detection of Adulteration in Herb (Salvia species) Proficiency Test FCAA1-VEG109 29104 10/11/2022 Proficiency Test Herb (Salvia spp.) detection of adulteration £403.00
Veterinary Medicines in Honey Proficiency Test FCVD14-HON2 02491 05/12/2022 Proficiency Test Honey nitroimidazoles & aminoglycosides (streptomycin & dihydrostreptomycin) £273.00
Salmonella in Ground Peanuts Proficiency Test FMOD7-NUT12 M281d072 21/11/2022 Proficiency Test Peanut (Ground) Salmonella spp. (Detection) £138.00
Enterobacteriaceae Enumeration in Salad Proficiency Test FMOE3-VEG61 M282e03 30/01/2023 Proficiency Test Salad Enterobacteriaceae (Enumeration) £138.00
Pesticides in Soya Beans (Dried) Blank Proficiency Test BLPM2-VEG104 09150b 16/09/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Soya Beans (Dried) BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £67.00
Disinfection by-products in Salad Leaf Purée Blank Material BLPM6-VEG24 19351b 18/10/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Salad Leaf Purée BLANK (BLPM6) £67.00
Conductivity and pH in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWPH1-EWW1 WW0437 09/08/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water pH & Electrical Conductivity £85.00
Conductivity and pH in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWPH1-EWW1 WW0438 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water pH & Electrical Conductivity £85.00
Conductivity and pH in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWPH1-EWW1 WW0439 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water pH & Electrical Conductivity £85.00
Trace Metals 1 in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWTM1-EWW1 WW0537 09/08/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Trace Metals 1 £114.00
Trace Metals 1 in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWTM1-EWW1 WW0538 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Trace Metals 1 £114.00
Trace Metals 1 in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWTM1-EWW1 WW0539 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water Trace Metals 1 £114.00
Anions in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWAN1-EWW1 WW0936 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Anions £73.00
Total Cyanide in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWTC1-EWW1 WW1136 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Total Cyanide £81.00
Dissolved Oxygen in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWDO1-EWW1 WW1436 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Dissolved Oxygen £93.00
Volatile Organic Carbons in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWVO1-EWW1 WW1536 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water VOC £102.00
Escherichia coli O157:H7 Detection in Bathing Water FMOD11-RWB1 BWM0405 21/09/2022 Proficiency Test Bathing Water Escherichia coli O157:H7 (Detection) £95.00
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Coagulase Positive Staphylococci in Swimming Pool and Spa waters FWM09-RWS1 SPM0311 25/01/2023 Proficiency Test Swimming Pool and Spa Water Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Total Staphylococci £95.00
Metals in Surface Water Proficiency Test FWME1-SUW1 SW0315 31/01/2023 Proficiency Test Surface Water Metals (in 0.5% Nitric Acid) £188.00
Solids in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWRE1-EWW1 WW0237 09/08/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Residues £93.00
Solids in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWRE1-EWW1 WW0238 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Residues £93.00
Solids in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWRE1-EWW1 WW0239 08/02/2023 Proficiency Test Waste Water Residues £93.00
Veterinary Medicines in Blank Courgette Purée Proficiency Test BLPM2-VEG12 19352b 07/11/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Courgette (Zucchini) Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £67.00
Veterinary Medicines in Honey Proficiency Test FCVD15-HON2 02478 16/08/2022 Proficiency Test Honey quinolones & fluoroquinolones £273.00
Nitrofurans in Honey Blank Proficiency Test BLVD12-HON1 02496b 17/01/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Honey BLANK for nitrofuran metabolites (BLVD12) £85.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Olive Oil (virgin) Oil Blank Material BLPM2-OIL36 05163b 05/10/2022 Proficiency Test Blank Olive Oil (Virgin) BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £67.00
Heavy Metals in Soya Lecithin (liquid) Proficiency Test FCCM46-VEG90 07472 22/02/2023 Proficiency Test Soya Lecithin (Liquid) selection of metals at natural/low levels £212.00
Nutritional Components in Olive Oil Proficiency Test FCQO3-OIL22 14265 03/01/2023 Proficiency Test Olive Oil peroxide value, acidity, iodine value & saponification value £210.00
Pesticides in Herb (Basil) Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-VEG2 19347 19/09/2022 Proficiency Test Herb (Basil) Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £211.00
Dithiocarbamates in Lettuce Purée Proficiency Test FCMS3-VEG49 19348 19/09/2022 Proficiency Test Lettuce Purée dithiocarbamates £283.00
Nutritional Components in Peanut Butter Proficiency Test FCNC46-NUT31 25227 31/01/2023 Proficiency Test Peanut Butter moisture, ash, total fat, saturates, mono-unsaturates, poly-unsaturates, nitrogen, pH, salt, total dietary fibre by AOAC & total sugars £215.00
Quality of Honey Proficiency Test FCQH3-HON2 2854 28/02/2023 Proficiency Test Honey moisture, fructose, glucose, sucrose, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), diastase & free acid £208.00
Aflatoxins in Peanuts Proficiency Test FCMA2-NUT9 04469 13/03/2023 Proficiency Test Peanut (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total £208.00
Aflatoxins in Peanuts Proficiency Test FCMA2-NUT9 04453 20/09/2022 Proficiency Test Peanut (Water/Nut Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total £208.00
Brominated Flame Retardants in Cod Liver Oil Proficiency Test FCCE6-OIL10 06121 08/12/2022 Proficiency Test Cod Liver Oil Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) £284.00
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Palm Oil Proficiency Test FCCE2-OIL24 06123 10/02/2023 Proficiency Test Palm Oil PAHs (including PAH4 sum) £402.00
Heavy Metals in Mixed Herbs Proficiency Test FCCM46-VEG89 07450 18/08/2022 Proficiency Test Herb (mixed, dried) selection of metals at natural/low levels £212.00
Heavy Metals in Seaweed Proficiency Test FCCM47-VEG64 07456 30/09/2022 Proficiency Test Seaweed selection of metals at natural/high levels £212.00
Heavy Metals in Mushroom Powder Proficiency Test FCCM46-VEG51 07457 06/10/2022 Proficiency Test Mushroom Powder selection of metals at natural/low levels £212.00
Heavy Metals in Vegetable Purée Proficiency Test FCCM45-VEG79 07460 01/11/2022 Proficiency Test Vegetable Purée selection of metals at high levels £212.00
Tetracyclines & Macrolides in Honey Proficiency Test FCVD27-HON2 02495 17/01/2023 Proficiency Test Honey tetracyclines & macrolides £273.00
Nitrofurans in Honey Proficiency Test FCVD12-HON2 02496 17/01/2023 Proficiency Test Honey nitrofuran metabolites £273.00
Cannabidiol in CBD Oil Proficiency Test FCAA5-OIL20 3303 25/10/2022 Proficiency Test Oil Cannabidiol £330.00
Listeria monocytogenes Detection in Mixed Vegetables Proficiency Test FMOD2-VEG88 M278d02 12/09/2022 Proficiency Test Mixed Vegetables Listeria monocytogenes/Listeria spp. (Detection) £138.00
Total Viable Count in Swimming Pool and Spa waters FWM08-RWS1 SPM0211 25/01/2023 Proficiency Test Swimming Pool and Spa Water Total Viable Count (TVC) £95.00
Toxic Metals in Surface Water Proficiency Test FWTX1-SUW1 SW0415 31/01/2023 Proficiency Test Surface Water Toxic Metals (in 0.5% Nitric Acid) £215.00
Chromium (VI) in Waste Water Proficiency Test FWHC1-EWW1 WW0736 19/10/2022 Proficiency Test Waste Water Hexavalent Chromium £76.00
Campylobacter in Bathing Water FMOD17-RWB1 BWM0307 21/09/2022 Proficiency Test Bathing Water Campylobacter spp. (Detection) £95.00