Proficiency Tests 2018
Our program 2018 includes the following proficiency test categories:
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Proficiency Test |
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Allergen-PTs (qualitative / quantitative) DLA 01 – 9/2018: 2 Samples with Allergens in a Food Matrix, as pastry, chocolate or wine, are provided for qualitative and quantitative determination. One of these samples and the "Spiking Level Sample" were prepared adding the allergenic ingredients. The "Spiking Level Sample" contains the allergens in a simple matrix in similar amounts. The evaluation of results will be qualitative and quantitative. For information DLA calculates a recovery rate for the "positive"-sample and the "Spiking Level Sample". Any suitable method can be applied for analysis. |
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01/2018 |
Allergens I: Fish and Egg in Sauce Powder with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
January |
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02/2018 |
Allergens II: Soya and Rye in „gluten-free“ Pastry with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
February |
finished | ||
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03/2018 |
Allergens III: β-Lactoglobulin, Casein and Gluten in Infant Food with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
March |
finished | ||
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04/2018 |
Allergens IV: Celery, Mustard and Sesame in Potato Chips with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
June |
finished | ||
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05/2018 |
Allergens V: Peanut and Almond in Pastry with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
September |
finished | ||
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06/2018 |
Allergens VI: Hazelnut and Pecannut in Chocolate with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
October |
finished | ||
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07/2018 |
Allergens VII: Crustaceae and Coconut in Instant Product with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
November |
finished | ||
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08/2018 |
Allergens VIII: Almond and Cashew in Veggie Burger Powder with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
December |
finished | ||
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09/2018 |
Allergens IX: Casein and Egg White Protein in Wine with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
February |
finished | ||
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10/2018 |
Allergens X: Gluten in „gluten-free“ Beer (2 Samples) |
May |
finished | ||
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Allergen-Screening (qualitative) DLA 11 - 13: 4 Samples with Allergens in a simple Carrier Matrix are provided. The evaluation of results is strictly qualitative with indication of the obtained agreements with the consensus values of the participants and the spiking of samples. For analysis ELISA (+ Lateral Flow) and PCR can be applied. |
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11/2018 |
Allergen-Screening I - 4 Samples qualitative: Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Almond, Brazil Nuts, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut |
March |
finished | ||
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12/2018 |
Allergen-Screening II - 4 Samples qualitative: Crustaceae, Egg, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard (yellow/white, brown and black), Soybean |
July |
finished | ||
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13/2018 |
Allergen-Screening III - 4 Samples qualitative: Cereals containing Gluten (Wheat, Rye, Barley and Oat), Peanut, Lupine, Celery (Leaves / Stem, Root and Seed), Sesame (white and black) |
October |
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Allergen-Response of processed allergenic Ingredients DLA 14 - 15: 5 Samples of a differently processed Allergen are provided for qualitative and quantitative determination a simple Carrier Matrix as well as a „Blank Sample“ (Carrier Matrix). The individual processed ingredients of the samples are mixed gravimetrically by DLA each from 4 industrially manufactured products. The analytical methods are optional. |
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14/2018 |
Response PT Hazelnut: Processed samples Hazelnut (not roasted), Nut Butter (roasted), Nut Spread with Cocoa, Nut Nougat and Nut Crocant in potato powder matrix (levels: 25 - 150 mg/kg) |
November |
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15/2018 |
Response PT Milk: Processed samples Milk, Whey, Yoghurt, Curd Cheese and Cream in potato powder matrix (levels: 25 - 150 mg/kg) |
April |
finished | ||
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More Allergen-Response Single-PT-Sets are available for method validation and verification! See also our SPT programme |
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Action Level Matrix- ALM Verification DLA 16 - 17: A Calibration Set of 5 Samples of an Allergen in a Specific Matrix is provided for qualitative determination as well as a „Blank Sample“ (Matrix). The allergen levels of the calibration row range from 1/10 to at least twice the Action Level 1 (VITAL concept 2.0) and judgment value of the German Commission ALTS/ALS. Valuation of PT-results is qualitative in Scores of 1-5 (Score 3 = Action Level successfully identified). Quantitative results will be reported for information. The analytical methods are optional. |
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16/2018 |
ALM-Verification Hazelnut: 5 calibration samples containing roasted Hazelnut in Chocolate-Matrix (levels: 0,50 / 2,5 / 5,0 / 12,5 / 25 mg/kg), Allergenic Material: mixture of 4 hazelnut varieties |
November |
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17/2018 |
ALM-Verification Milk: 5 calibration samples containing Milk Powder in Cereal Pap-Matrix (levels: 0,25 / 1,25 / 2,5 / 12,5 / 25 mg/kg) |
March |
finished | ||
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More Action Level Single-PT-Sets are available for method validation and verification! See also our SPT programme |
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Other Elicitors of Allergies and Intolerance Reactions |
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18/2018 |
Lactose + Fructose in "lactose-free" infant-food with "Spiking Level Sample“ |
April |
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19/2018 |
Flavour Enhancers |
February |
canceled |
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20/2018 |
Aflatoxins in Peanuts |
April |
canceled |
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21/2018 |
Aflatoxins in Baby Food |
August |
canceled |
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22/2018 |
DON + Zearalenon in Cereals |
November |
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23/2018 |
April |
canceled |
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24/2018 |
November |
canceled |
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25/2018 |
Aflatoxins + Ochratoxin A in Spice Mixture |
May |
canceled |
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26/2018 |
Ochratoxin A in Grape Juice Concentrate |
June |
canceled |
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27/2018 |
Patulin in Apple Juice |
March |
canceled |
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More
matrices are available in Single-Proficiency Tests! |
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Potentially toxic Compounds, Contaminants and Residues |
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28/2018 |
Cumarin in Chocolate |
November |
finished | ||
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29/2018 |
Estragole, Methyleugenol and Thujone in Tea Beverage Powder |
October |
finished | ||
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30/2018 |
Melamine
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Milk
Powder
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December |
canceled |
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31/2018 |
Ginkgolic Acid in Ginkgo Leaves |
March |
canceled |
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32/2018 |
Iodine and Selenium in Algae Powder |
July |
canceled |
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33/2018 |
Contaminated Food: Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) in Plant Powder |
May |
canceled |
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Genitically modified Organisms |
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34/2018 |
GMO-Screening qualitative: 5 Samples with positive/negative amounts of Screening Targets 35S, NOS, FMV, CTP2-CP4 EPSPS / GMO-Maize (Bt11, MIR604) and GMO-Soya (RR GTS 40-3-2, RR2 MON89788) |
May |
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GVO-Screening II (qualitative): 5 Samples with positive/negative amounts of t-NOS, p-FMV, p-NOS-nptII, CP4 EPSPS / GMO-Potato Amflora (EH92-527-1) and GMO-Sugar Beet (H7-1) |
August |
canceled |
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35/2018 |
GMO-Maize (bt11) quantitative in Corn-Flakes |
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July |
canceled |
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Nutrients, Additives and Ingredients of Quality |
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36/2018 |
Dietary Fiber and Inulin in Cereal Product |
February |
finished | ||
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37/2018 |
Dry Matter, total Ash, acid insoluble Ash and Water-Extract in Tea |
October |
canceled |
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38/2018 |
Ethanol in Marzipan |
June |
canceled |
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39/2018 |
Sugar Alcohols (E420, E421, E953, E967, E968) in Plant Product |
July |
finished | ||
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40/2018 |
Persipan (Apricot) in Marzipan (Almond) |
September |
canceled |
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41/2018 |
Methylcafestol in 3 Coffee Blends |
September |
finished | ||
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42/2018 |
Lactase in lactase tablets |
February |
canceled |
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43/2018 |
Protease activity in food supplements (bromelain, papain) |
January |
canceled |
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44/2018 |
Glycyrrhizin and Ammonium Chloride in Liquorice |
December |
canceled |
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Food Supplements and Dietetic Products |
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45/2018 |
Food Supplement I: Vitamins A, E, D3, K1, β-Carotene and Coenzym Q10 (Ubiquinone) and Alpha Liponic Acid |
May |
finished | ||
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46/2018 |
Food Supplement II: Athletes Product with Taurine + Caffeine |
June |
finished | ||
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47/2018 |
Food Supplement III: Glucosamine in Capsule Powder |
January |
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48/2018 |
Dietetic-Product I: Lycopin and β-Carotene in Infant Food Powder |
January |
canceled |
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49/2018 |
Heavy Metals and Trace Elements in Food, approx. 20 Elements |
April |
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50/2018 |
Total Amino Acids in Food |
September |
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51/2018 |
Cosmetic Products I: Zinc-Pyrithione, Piroctone Olamine and Climbazol in Anti-Dandruff Shampoo |
December |
canceled |
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52/2018 |
Cosmetic Products II: UV-Filter in Sun Protection Product |
March |
finished | ||
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53/2018 |
Cosmetic Products III: Allergenic Fragrances in Skin Cream |
August |
finished | ||
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54/2018 |
Cosmetic Products IV: Fluoride in Toothpaste |
October |
finished | ||
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55/2018 |
Contact Material I: Nickel Release from Costume Jewelry |
October |
canceled |
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56/2018 |
Contact Material II: Volatile Matter and Extractable Matter of Silicone Food Contact Material (with specified conditions) |
June |
canceled |
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57/2018 |
Children's Product I: PAH in Plastic Children's Toy Product |
August |
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58/2018 |
Children's Product II: Analysis of 8 Elements in Finger Paint (As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb, Sb, Se) |
September |
canceled |
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Sample Material available! |
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C-2018 |
Annual
Certificate of all participated / passed PTs |
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