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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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Patulin in Cloudy Apple Juice Proficiency Test FCMP1-DRN3 1683 24/10/2023 Proficiency Test Apple Juice (Cloudy) patulin £233.00
Patulin in Apple Juice Proficiency Test FCMP1-DRN2 1684 09/01/2024 Proficiency Test Apple Juice (Clear) patulin £233.00
Ochratoxin A in Grape Juice Proficiency Test FCMO1-DRN19 17236 21/03/2023 Proficiency Test Grape Juice ochratoxin A £208.00
Ochratoxin A in Grape Juice Proficiency Test FCMO1-DRN19 17252 19/03/2024 Proficiency Test Grape Juice ochratoxin A £233.00
Dithiocarbamates in Mandarin Purée Proficiency Test FCMS3-FRU54 19364 20/03/2023 Proficiency Test Mandarin Purée dithiocarbamates £283.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Beetroot Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-FRU80 19366 11/04/2023 Proficiency Test Beetroot Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Grape Juice Proficiency Test FCPM2-DRN19 19367 25/04/2023 Proficiency Test Grape Juice pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Pesticide Residues in Dried Apple Proficiency Test FCPM2-FRU88 19376 26/07/2023 Proficiency Test Dried Apple pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Biocides in Orange Purée Proficiency Test FCPX1-FRU58 19395 12/02/2024 Proficiency Test Orange Purée biocides (quaternary ammonium compounds) [multi-residue methods] & (per)chlorates [single-residue methods] £236.00
Nutritional Components in Dried Fruit Proficiency Test FCNC1-FRU39 25251 21/11/2023 Proficiency Test Dried Fruit selection of nutritional components £251.00
Moulds in Fruit Juice Proficiency Test FMOE25-DRN17 M284e15 27/03/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Juice Moulds (Enumeration) £138.00
Moulds in Fruit Juice Proficiency Test FMOE25-DRN17 M295e15 25/03/2024 Proficiency Test Fruit Juice Moulds (Enumeration) £155.00
Mycotoxins in Dried Figs Proficiency Test FCMM4-FRU38 04484 08/08/2023 Proficiency Test Dried Figs (Water/Fruit Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total & OTA £311.00
Food Additives and Ingredients in Cola Drink Proficiency Test FCFA2-DRN12 03180 16/03/2023 Proficiency Test Cola Drink benzoic acid, caffeine, acesulfame-K & saccharin £210.00
Food Additives and Ingredients in Cola Drink Proficiency Test FCFA2-DRN12 03191 14/03/2024 Proficiency Test Cola Drink benzoic acid, caffeine, acesulfame-K & saccharin £235.00
Food Additives in Fruit Syrup Proficiency Test FCFA32-FRU87 03185 06/09/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Syrup brix, pH, titratable acidity & total sugars £235.00
Taurine, Caffeine, Total Sugars, Citric Acid in Energy Drink Proficiency Test FCFA29-DRN14 03186 22/09/2023 Proficiency Test Energy Drink caffeine, taurine, citric acid & total sugars £235.00
Natural Colours in Soft Drink Proficiency Test FCFA30-DRN29 03189 09/01/2024 Proficiency Test Soft Drink natural colours £235.00
Sweeteners in Soft Drink Proficiency Test FCFA26-DRN29 03190 31/01/2024 Proficiency Test Soft Drink sweeteners £235.00
Dithiocarbamates in Raspberry Purée Blank Material BLMS3-FRU72 19400b 18/03/2024 Proficiency Test Blank Raspberry Purée BLANK for dithiocarbamates (BLMS3) £96.00
Pesticide Residues in Red Grape Purée Proficiency Test BLPM1-FRU28 19363b 20/03/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Red Grape Purée BLANK (BLPM1) £86.00
Pesticide Residues in Blank Mandarin Purée Proficiency Test BLMS3-FRU18 19364b 20/03/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Mandarin Purée BLANK for dithiocarbamates (BLMS3) £86.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Grape Juice Blank Material BLPM2-DRN43 19367b 25/04/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Grape Juice BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Pesticide Residues in Dried Apple Blank Material BLPM2-FRU83 19376b 26/07/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Dried Apple BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Heavy Metals in Grapefruit Purée Proficiency Test FCCM45-FRU51 07474 21/03/2023 Proficiency Test Grapefruit Purée selection of metals at high levels £212.00
Heavy Metals in Grapefruit Purée Proficiency Test FCCM45-FRU51 07523 19/03/2024 Proficiency Test Grapefruit Purée selection of metals at high levels £237.00
Nutritional Components in Pineapple Juice Proficiency Test FCNC1-DRN27 0889 05/05/2023 Proficiency Test Pineapple Juice selection of nutritional components £249.00
Nutritional Components in Apple Juice Proficiency Test FCNC1-DRN1 0892 19/01/2024 Proficiency Test Apple Juice selection of nutritional components £249.00
Total Primary Aromatic Amines in 3% Acetic Acid Proficiency Test FCCS6-PMM3 12119 11/10/2023 Proficiency Test 3% aq. Acetic Acid total primary aromatic amines £243.00
Alicyclobacillus spp. / Thermophilic acidophilic bacteria (TAB) & Guaiacol Producing TAB in Fruit Juice Proficiency Test FMOE20-DRN17 M294e22 26/02/2024 Proficiency Test Fruit Juice Thermophilic acidophilic bacteria (TAB) (Enumeration) and Guaiacol Producing TAB (Detection) £155.00
Alicyclobacillus spp. / Thermophilic acidophilic bacteria (TAB) & Guaiacol Producing TAB in Fruit Juice Proficiency Test FMOE20-DRN17 M283e22 27/02/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Juice Thermophilic acidophilic bacteria (TAB) (Enumeration) and Guaiacol Producing TAB (Detection) £138.00
Heavy Metals in Fruit Juice Proficiency Test FCCM47-DRN17 07500 26/09/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Juice selection of metals at natural/high levels £237.00
Heavy Metals in Soft Drink Proficiency Test FCCM45-DRN29 07514 17/01/2024 Proficiency Test Soft Drink selection of metals at high levels £237.00
Pesticide Residues in Apple Purée Blank Material BLPM2-FRU5 19396b 12/02/2024 Proficiency Test Blank Apple Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Grapefruit Purée Blank Material BLPM2-FRU73 19365b 11/04/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Grapefruit Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Pesticide Residues in Banana Purée Blank Material BLPM2-FRU7 19378b 21/08/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Banana Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Pesticide Residues in Strawberry Purée Blank Material BLPM2-FRU30 19380b 05/09/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Strawberry Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Pesticide Residues in Blank Blackberry Purée Blank Material BLPM2-FRU84 19390b 05/12/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Blackberry Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Overall Migration into Ethanol by Total Immersion Proficiency Test FCCO1-PMM13 1167 10/05/2023 Proficiency Test Nylon Film overall migration into ethanol by total immersion £270.00
Melamine in 3% aq. Acetic Acid Proficiency Test FCCS4-PMM3 12116 25/05/2023 Proficiency Test 3% aq. Acetic Acid melamine £243.00
Bisphenol A in 50% Aqueous Ethanol Proficiency Test FCCS2-PMM4 12117 21/07/2023 Proficiency Test 50% Aqueous Ethanol bisphenol A £243.00
Polyols in Soft Drink Proficiency Test FCFA31-DRN29 03182 07/06/2023 Proficiency Test Soft Drink polyols £235.00
Food Additives and Ingredients in Cola Proficiency Test FCFA13-DRN12 03187 12/10/2023 Proficiency Test Cola Drink caffeine, benzoic acid, total sugars & phosphoric acid (as P2O5) £235.00
Additives in Tonic Water Proficiency Test FCFA3-DRN32 03188 08/11/2023 Proficiency Test Tonic Water benzoic acid, quinine, acesulfame-K & aspartame £235.00
Aflatoxins in Melon Seeds Proficiency Test FCMA2-FRU86 04473 18/04/2023 Proficiency Test Melon Seeds (Water/Seed Slurry) aflatoxins B & G &/or total £233.00
Heavy Metals in Prune Purée Proficiency Test FCCM46-FRU85 07510 04/12/2023 Proficiency Test Prune Purée selection of metals at natural/low levels £237.00
Ochratoxin A in Dried Vine Fruit Proficiency Test FCMO1-FRU43 17237 18/04/2023 Proficiency Test Dried Vine Fruit (Water/Fruit Slurry) ochratoxin A £233.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Grapefruit Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-FRU51 19365 11/04/2023 Proficiency Test Grapefruit Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Nectarine Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-FRU57 19391 05/12/2023 Proficiency Test Nectarine Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Dithiocarbamates in Raspberry Purée Proficiency Test FCMS3-FRU71 19400 18/03/2024 Proficiency Test Raspberry Purée dithiocarbamates £317.00
Food Additives in Raisin (Water/Fruit Slurry) Proficiency Test FCFA22-FRU79 20206 20/02/2023 Proficiency Test Raisin (Water/Fruit Slurry) sulphur dioxide £210.00
Food Additives in Raisin (Water/Fruit Slurry) Proficiency Test FCFA22-FRU79 20221 12/02/2024 Proficiency Test Raisin (Water/Fruit Slurry) sulphur dioxide £235.00
Aciduric Bacteria / Yeast and Mould in Soft Drinks Proficiency Test FMOE28-DRN29 M283e25 27/02/2023 Proficiency Test Soft Drink Aciduric Bacteria, Yeasts and Moulds (Enumeration) £138.00
Aciduric Bacteria / Yeast and Mould in Soft Drinks Proficiency Test FMOE28-DRN29 M294e28 26/02/2024 Proficiency Test Soft Drink Aciduric Bacteria, Yeasts and Moulds (Enumeration) £155.00
Yeasts Enumeration in Fruit Juice Proficiency Test FMOE16-DRN17 M290e15 09/10/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Juice Yeasts (Enumeration) £155.00
Nutritional Components in Grape Juice Proficiency Test FCNC34-DRN19 0888 29/03/2023 Proficiency Test Grape Juice brix, pH, total acidity, sugars, calcium, magnesium, potassium & sodium £222.00
Nutritional Components in Orange Juice Proficiency Test FCNC1-DRN26 0890 16/08/2023 Proficiency Test Orange Juice selection of nutritional components £249.00
Nutritional Components in Fruit Smoothie Proficiency Test FCNC1-DRN18 0891 25/10/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Smoothie selection of nutritional components £249.00
Nutritional Components in Cranberry Juice Proficiency Test FCNC1-DRN13 0893 20/03/2024 Proficiency Test Cranberry Juice selection of nutritional components £249.00
Food Additives and Ingredients in Soft Drink Proficiency Test FCFA7-DRN29 03183 14/07/2023 Proficiency Test Soft Drink brix, pH, citric acid, sorbic acid, cyclamate, saccharin & benzoic acid £235.00
Food Additives in Soft Drink Proficiency Test FCFA20-DRN29 03184 11/08/2023 Proficiency Test Soft Drink colours, a selection from the following list: Allura Red, Brilliant Blue FCF, Carmoisine, Erythrosine, Green S, Indigo Carmine, Patent Blue V, Ponceau 4R, Quinoline Yellow, Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine £235.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Beetroot Purée Blank Material BLPM2-FRU82 19366b 11/04/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Beetroot Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Heavy Metals in Berries (Mixed) Proficiency Test FCCM46-FRU76 07491 25/07/2023 Proficiency Test Berries (Mixed) selection of metals at natural/low levels £237.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Nectarine Purée Blank Material BLPM2-FRU21 19391b 05/12/2023 Proficiency Test Blank Nectarine Purée BLANK for pesticide residues (multi-residue) (BLPM2) £75.00
Biocides in Orange Purée Blank Material BLPM6-FRU22 19395b 12/02/2024 Proficiency Test Blank Orange Purée BLANK (BLPM6) £75.00
Herbicides in Grapefruit Purée Blank Material BLPM1-FRU73 19401b 26/03/2024 Proficiency Test Blank Grapefruit Purée BLANK (BLPM1) £96.00
Pesticide Residues in Banana Purée Proficiency Test (List 3) FCPM2-FRU4 19378 21/08/2023 Proficiency Test Banana Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Strawberry Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-FRU67 19380 05/09/2023 Proficiency Test Strawberry Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Pesticide Residues in Blackberry Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-FRU81 19390 05/12/2023 Proficiency Test Blackberry Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Apple Purée Proficiency Test FCPM2-FRU2 19396 12/02/2024 Proficiency Test Apple Purée pesticide residues (multi-residue) £236.00
Herbicides in Grapefruit Purée Proficiency Test FCPX13-FRU51 19401 26/03/2024 Proficiency Test Grapefruit Purée Acid Herbicides (food) £317.00
Food Additives in Dried Apricot Proficiency Test FCFA22-FRU37 20212 10/07/2023 Proficiency Test Dried Apricot (Water/Fruit Slurry) sulphur dioxide £235.00
Food Additives in Dried Apple Proficiency Test FCFA22-FRU36 20218 27/11/2023 Proficiency Test Dried Apple (Water/Fruit Slurry) sulphur dioxide £235.00
Overall Migration into Olive Oil by Total Immersion Proficiency Test FCCO2-PMM16 1168 19/10/2023 Proficiency Test Plastic Film overall migration into olive oil by total immersion £270.00
Formaldehyde in 3% aq. Acetic Acid Proficiency Test FCCS3-PMM3 12118 30/08/2023 Proficiency Test 3% aq. Acetic Acid formaldehyde £243.00
Heavy Metals in 3% aq. Acetic Acid Proficiency Test FCCS7-PMM3 12120 22/11/2023 Proficiency Test 3% aq. Acetic Acid barium, cobalt, copper, iron, lithium, manganese, zinc & nickel £243.00
Patulin in an Apple Purée Proficiency Test FCMP1-FRU2 1682 02/05/2023 Proficiency Test Apple Purée patulin £233.00
Vitamin C in Fruit Purée Proficiency Test FCNV2-FRU47 21137 12/06/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Purée vitamin C £246.00
Alternaria Toxins in Tomato Juice Proficiency Test FCMF09-DRN31 22219 05/02/2024 Proficiency Test Tomato Juice alternaria toxins £403.00
Pesticides in Red Grape Purée Proficiency Test FCMS5-FRU65 19363 20/03/2023 Proficiency Test Red Grape Purée single residue monitoring £360.00
Total coliforms / Escherichia coli / Clostridium perfringens / Enterococci / Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Colony Counts (22ºC/3 days) and (37ºC/2 day) in Bottled Water Proficiency Test FMOE29-DRN41 M295e29 25/03/2024 Proficiency Test Water (Bottled) Total Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Clostridium perfringens, Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Colony Counts (22ºC/3 days) and Colony Counts (37ºC/2 day) (All Enumeration) £155.00
Total coliforms / Escherichia coli / Clostridium perfringens / Enterococci / Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Colony Counts (22ºC/3 days) and (37ºC/2 day) in Bottled Water Proficiency Test FMOE29-DRN41 M284e28 27/03/2023 Proficiency Test Water (Bottled) Total Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Clostridium perfringens, Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Colony Counts (22ºC/3 days) and Colony Counts (37ºC/2 day) (All Enumeration) £138.00
GM Contamination in Tobacco Proficiency Test FGM4-TOB3 GeMST10 22/06/2023 Proficiency Test Tobacco p35S & tNOS £380.00
APC & Lactic Acid Bacteria in Fruit Juice Proficiency Test FMOE23-DRN17 M289e23 04/09/2023 Proficiency Test Fruit Juice Aerobic Plate Count and Lactic Acid Bacteria (Enumeration) £155.00