Proficiency testing “Food and feed”
With our proficiency testing programme for food and feed, we offer you a comprehensive selection of various matrices (dairy products, animal and plant foods, beverages, feed and much more). Over 200 proficiency tests from the following disciplines
chemical-physical testing
e.g. for ingredients and additives, residues and contaminants, pesticides, allergens
molecularbiological-immunological testing
e.g. determination of animal species and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
organoleptic (sensory) testing
e.g. triangle test, ranking test, simple descriptive test, profile test
are available to choose from.
For the year 2024/25, we have included the following new proficiency tests in the programme, among others:
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in various foods.
The concentration ranges are always adapted to the respective matrix (ng/kg, µg/kg, mg/kg), the following PFAS are tested:
- CAS 1763-23-1 (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid)
- CAS 335-67-1 (perfluorooctanoic acid)
- CAS 375-95-1 (perfluorononanoic acid)
- CAS 355-46-4 (perfluorohexanesulfonic acid)
Pesticides in various foods
Our new proficiency testing programme "Pesticides" was developed with leading experts in the field of pesticide analysis. The sample design takes into account the measurement of blank samples and covers different concentration ranges. All relevant matrix groups according to SANTE 11312/2021 are covered.
Environment
For technical reasons, you can currently find our proficiency tests for environment in the Food and Feed catalog:
- CO2 evolution test (ISO 9439, OECD 301B)
- Zahn-Wellens, EMPA test (ISO 9888, OECD 302B)
- Plastic materials - aerobic biodegradability (ISO 14855-2, ASTM D5338-15)
- Plastic materials - aerobic biodegradability (ASTM D5511)
- perfluorinated compounds in soil
Search your parameters directly in our online store: Here you can find the Onlineshop
milk and dairy products
fruit and vegetables
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
egg products
meat, fish / seafood, animal species
grain / cereals
honey and beeswax
animal feed
other food and dairy products
Reference material food and feed
In addition to our proficiency tests, we offer certified reference material. This is available in all areas in which proficiency tests are also offered. The application possibilities are manifold, whether for keeping control charts, for validation between two proficiency test participations or for training of employees.
Click here to go directly to the reference material “Food and Feed”.