Proficiency testing “environmental analytics”
Our proficiency test program for the environment offers laboratories a wide range of proficiency tests. The environment section includes proficiency tests for the environmental compartments soil, water and air. More than 30 proficiency tests from the following disciplines are available to choose from:
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e.g. for testing PFAS in soil, PFAS in water, elution of solids using percolation
For 2026, the product catalog has been comprehensively expanded to include proficiency testing for relevant residues and contaminants (VOCs, PAHs, aromatic amines, and metals) in various matrices.
immunological, molecular biological & microbiological testing
e.g. for testing biodegradability, microbiological analysis of recooling water (aerobic total count, Ps. Aeruginosa and Legionella), drinking water and surface and waste water (e.g. E. coli / coliforms, enterococci, etc.).
According to the EU Drinking Water Directive, drinking water must be tested for somatic coliphages. Since somatic coliphages are structurally similar to human pathogenic viruses, they serve as indicators of fecal contamination in untreated water. Starting in 2026, we will offer a proficiency test for examination in accordance with ISO 10705-2.
The following matrices are available:
Reference Material Environmental analytics:
Certified reference materials are offered as an addition to our proficiency tests. 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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