Proficiency testing
“Consumer goods / packaging”
With our proficiency testing program for consumer goods and packaging, we offer you a comprehensive selection of various matrices (food contact materials (FCM), textiles, jewelry, toys, cosmetics and much more). More than 200 proficiency tests from the following disciplines are available to choose from:
e.g. for ingredients and additives, residues and contaminants (e.g. mineral oil), migration, extraction
immunologic, molecular biologic, microbiologic testing
e.g. indicator organisms (including aerobic spore formers, thermophilic bacteria, yeasts and molds) and risk group 2 pathogens (including S. aureus, Ps. aeruginosa, C. albicans) in real matrices.
organoleptic (sensory) testing
e.g. for food contact materials (FCM), paper/ cardboard, threshold testing
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The following matrices are available:
consumer goods with food contact (FCM)
e.g. plastics, plastic film, paper and board, kitchen utensils and dishes, canning, glass, printing ink
consumer goods with body contact
e.g. cosmetics, leather, textiles, jewellry, toys, tattoo ink
For the year 2026, we have included the following new proficiency tests in the programme, among others:
Under the heading of hygiene monitoring and protective clothing, we have expanded our IMM (immunology, molecular biology, microbiology) program for 2026 to include the following proficiency tests :
Swabs – Detection of Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp.
In contrast to our previous range of proficiency tests for surface sampling, sampling is not part of the proficiency test here. The main focus here is on targeted detection from swab samples.
Shoe covers – detection of Salmonella spp
For the first time, we will be offering a ring test for the microbiological contamination testing of shoe covers next year. Participants will receive a test panel of prepared shoe covers for this purpose.
Protective gloves in laboratories and healthcare
For the coming year, we are expanding our range of proficiency tests in the field of personal protective equipment testing to include two proficiency tests for protective gloves against penetration by microorganisms (ISO 374-2) and viruses (ISO 16604).
Reference Material Consumer goods / packaging:
As an addition to our proficiency tests, we offer certified reference materials. This material is available in all areas where proficiency testing is offered. The application possibilities are manifold, whether for keeping control charts, for validation between two proficiency test participations or for training of employees.
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