Proficiency Tests 2021


Our program 2021 includes the following proficiency test categories:

- Elicitors of Allergies and Intolerance Reactions -
- Mycotoxins -
- Potentially toxic Compounds, Contaminants and Residues -
- Genitically modified Organisms -

- Nutrients, Additives and Authenticity -
- Food Supplements and Dietetic Products -
- Cosmetic Products and Contact Materials -

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Art.-No.
(Lot-No.)

Proficiency Test

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Status
(2022-04-04)

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1. Allergens - Elicitors of Allergies and Intolerance Reactions



Allergen-PTs (qualitative / quantitative) - Accredited Programs -

ptAL01 - 09: Two Samples with Allergens in a Food Matrix, as pastry, chocolate spread or cereal muesli, 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.


ptAL01
(Lot 21MiSoi)

Allergens I: Milk (Casein) and Soya in Sauce Powder with "Spiking Level Sample“

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February
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ptAL02
(Lot 21LuGl)

Allergens II: Lupin and Wheat (Gluten) in „gluten-free“ Pastry with "Spiking Level Sample“

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March
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAL03
(Lot 21MiGl)

Allergens III: β-Lactoglobulin, Casein and Gluten in hypoallergenic Infant Food with hydrolyzed Milk Protein with "Spiking Level Sample“

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April
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finished

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ptAL04
(Lot 21CeMuSe)

Allergens IV: Celery, Mustard and Sesame in Mayonnaise with "Spiking Level Sample“

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May
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finished

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ptAL05
(Lot 21HaWaEg)

Allergens V: Hazelnut, Walnut and Egg in Pastry with "Spiking Level Sample“

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August
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finished

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ptAL06
(Lot 21PeAlBr)

Allergens VI: Peanut, Almond and Brazil Nut in Spread (Cocoa Cream) with "Spiking Level Sample“

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October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAL07
(Lot 21PiMoCe)

Allergens VII: Pistachio, Mollusks and Celery in Instant Noodle Soup with "Spiking Level Sample“

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November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAL08
(Lot 21BuAlMa)

Allergens VIII: Buckwheat, Almond and Macadamia in Cereal Muesli with "Spiking Level Sample“

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December
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAL09
(Lot 21PeAl)

Allergens IX: Peanut and Almond in Barbecue Spice Mixture (with Onion, Garlic and Paprika powder) with "Spiking Level Sample“

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September
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAL10
(Lot 21Gl)

Allergens X: Gluten in „gluten-free“ Tomato Ketchup (2 Samples)

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May
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled



Allergen-Screening (qualitative)

ptALS1-3: 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), PCR and LC/MS can be applied.


ptALS1
(Lot 21)

Allergen-Screening I - 4 Samples qualitative: Cashew, Hazelnut, Coconut, Macadamia, Almond, Brazil Nuts, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut

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March
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptALS2
(Lot 21)

Allergen-Screening II - 4 Samples qualitative: Crustaceae, Egg, Fish, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard (yellow/white, brown and black), Soybean

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June
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finished

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ptALS3
(Lot 21)

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)

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October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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Allergen-Response of processed allergenic Ingredients

ptALR1-2: 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.

ptALR1
(Lot 21Pe)

Response PT Peanut: Processed samples Peanut (unroasted), Peanut (roasted), Peanut Butter, Peanut Paste and Extrudate (Peanut-Flips) in potato powder matrix (levels: 25 - 150 mg/kg)


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April
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finished

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ptALR2
(Lot 21Gl)

Response PT Gluten: Processed samples Wheat Flour, Bread, Noodles (Durum Wheat), Bulgur (pre-cooked Wheat) and Seitan (Gluten Protein) in potato powder matrix (levels: 25 - 150 mg/kg)

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September
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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More Allergen-Response Single-PT-Sets are available for method validation and verification! See also our SPT programme


Action Level Matrix- ALM Verification

ptALM1-2: 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.

ptALM1
(Lot 21Pe)

ALM-Verification Peanut: 5 Samples containing roasted Peanuts in Chocolate-Matrix (levels: 0,50 / 2,5 / 5,0 / 12,5 / 25 mg/kg)

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November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptALM2
(Lot 21Gl)

ALM-Verification Gluten: 5 Samples containing Wheat Flour in gluten-free” Pastry-Matrix (levels: 2,0 / 10 / 20 / 50 / 100 mg/kg)

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April
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

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More Action Level Single-PT-Sets are available for method validation and verification! See also our SPT programme


Other Elicitors of Allergies and Intolerance Reactions





ptAI01
(Lot 21LaFr)

Lactose + Fructose in "lactose-free" Food (Cereal Pap Powder) with "Spiking Level Sample“

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April
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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Allergen Swab Test (qualitative) - Wipe Test for Surfaces

ptASW1-2: There are 2 samples of a Test Surface with Allergens offered for the detection of each allergen by means of a wipe test (swab test). The allergens to be tested were attached to one test surface, while the other test surface is "negative". The evaluation is exclusively qualitative (positive/negative) with indication of the obtained agreement with the consensus values of the participants and the spiking of the surfaces. As a analitical test method, the Lateral-Flow-Test is particularly suitable. ELISA, PCR and LC/MS can also be used.


ptASW1
(Lot 21)

Allergen Swab Test I: Gluten, Peanut, Milk and Soya
(2 Test Surfaces per Allergen, qualitative)

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March
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptASW2
(Lot 21)

Allergen Swab Test II: Crustaceae, Egg, Mustard and Sesame
(2 Test Surfaces per Allergen, qualitative)

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October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report


2. Mycotoxins







All Mycotoxin-PTs (qualitative + quantitative)

► 2 different samples with "positive" or "negative" contents
► qualitative evaluation: agreement pos/neg. in relation to EU Maximum Levels (EU/VO 1881/2006)
► quantitative evaluation by z-scores





ptMYS1
(Lot 21Multi)

Mycotoxin-Screening: Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin A, Deoxynivalenol, Zearalenone and Fumonisins in Breakfast Cereals (Muesli with corn and/or other cereal products, almonds and dried fruits),
2 different samples each 200g

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April
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptMY12
(Lot 21AflOta)

Aflatoxins + Ochratoxin A in Spice Mixture
2 different samples each 100g

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September
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptMY10
(Lot 21Afl)

Aflatoxins in Nut Butter
2 different samples each 50g


June
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptMY80
(Lot 21Erg)

Ergot-Alkaloides in Cereals
2 different samples each 80g

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

Deadline
28/01/2022

Result submission


More matrices are available in Single-Proficiency Tests!
See also our SPT programme


3. Potentially toxic Compounds, Contaminants and Residues



ptTX01
(Lot 21Cum)

Cumarin in Cinnamon Powder (Cassia + Ceylon Cinnamon)
2 different samples

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November
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finished

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ptRE01
(Lot 21ClEth)

Ethylenoxid/2-Chlorethanol in Spice Mixture

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March
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finished

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ptRE02
(Lot 21Rad)

Detection of Food Irradiation (Spices, ground + Herbs, rubbed)
2 different samples each (irradiated / non-irradiated)

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October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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4. Genitically modified Organisms





ptGMS1
(Lot 21MaSo)

GMO-Screening I (qualitative): 5 Samples with positive/negative amounts of p-35S, t-NOS, p-FMV, CP4 EPSPS, 35S-Pat, Cry1Ab/Ac / GMO-Maize (Bt11, MIR604) and GMO-Soya (RR GTS 40-3-2, RR2 MON89788) in flour and semolina mixtures

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May
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptGMS2
(Lot 21PoRaSu)

GMO-Screening II (qualitative): 5 Samples with positive/negative amounts of GMO-Potato Amflora (EH92-527-1), GMO-Rape Seed / Canola (GT73) and GMO-Sugar Beet (H7-1) in flour and plant powder mixtures

PDF

August
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptGMF
(Lot 21MaSoRa)

GMO-Determination in Feed (qualitative + quantitative):
GMO-Soya
(RR and RR2), GMO-Maize (2 Events), GMO-Rape Seed / Canola (GT73) 2 samples qualitative + quantitative

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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5. Nutrients, Additives and Authenticity





ptAU01
(Lot 21FiIn)

Dietary Fiber, soluble / insoluble Fiber and Inulin in Cereal Product
(2 Samples, with and without Inulin)

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May
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAU03
(Lot 21IFl)

Iodine and Fluorine in Salt

PDF

July
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAU05
(Lot 21Stev)

Steviosides in Drink Powder

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June
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAU09
(Lot 21Nic)

Nicotine in E-Cigarette-Liquid


December
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptAU10
(Lot 21Cof)

Total Glucose, total Xylose, Chlorogenic Acid, Caffeine and Methylcafestol in Instant Coffee

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled



Animal Species-Screening (qualitative)

ptAUS1-5: 4 Samples with portions of Animal Origin (meat, dairy, fish or crustacean products) 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. The analytical methods are optional.


ptAUS1
(Lot 20Be)

Animal Species-Screening I – 4 Samples qualitative: Rabbit, Deer, Pork, Sheep and Goat in Meat Product (Beef)

PDF

March
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptAUS2
(Lot 20Po)

Animal Species-Screening II – 4 Samples qualitative: Donkey, Beef, Horse, Poultry (Chicken and Turkey) and Pork in Meat Product Salami

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June
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAUS3
(Lot 20Mi)

Animal Species-Screening III – 4 Samples qualitative: Donkey Milk, Mare's Milk, Camel Milk, Cow's Milk, Sheep's and Goat's Milk in Milk Powder

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptAUS4
(Lot 20Fi)

Fish-Screening – 4 Samples qualitative: Turbot (Psetta maxima), Dover sole (Solea solea), Witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus) and Striped Catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in Fish Product (freeze-dried Mixtures, one Species per Sample)


October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptAUS5
(Lot 20Cr)

Crustaceae-Screening – 4 Samples qualitative: Black Tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon), King prawn (Pandalus borealis), Crab (Cancer pagurus), Scampi (Nephros novegicus) in Crustacean Product (freeze-dried Mixtures, one Species per Sample)

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November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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6. Food Supplements and Dietetic Products





ptSU01
(Lot 21WaVi)

Food Supplement I: Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, Biotin, Vitamin C, Folic Acid , Niacin and Pantothenic Acid (enriched / high levels)

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April
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptSU03
(Lot 21Min)

Food Supplement II: B, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, P, Se, Zn

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July
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptSU07
(Lot 21FaVi)

Dietetic Food I: Vitamine A, E, D3, K1 and β-Carotene in Meal Replacement (enriched / low levels)

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October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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ptSU08
(Lot 21Elem)

Heavy Metals and Trace Elements in plant food (Ginger Powder), approx. 20 Elements incl. As, Cd, Hg and Pb (mostly "natural" / partly low levels)

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptSU10
(Lot 21FrAa)

Free Amino Acids and Taurine in Food (Infant Food)

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

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7. Cosmetic Products and Contact Materials





ptCO01
(Lot 21Pre)

Cosmetic Products I: Preservatives (Benzoic Acid, Methyl- and Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid) in Body Lotion

PDF

February
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptCO02
(Lot 21Cof)

Cosmetic Products II: Coffein in Hair Shampoo


October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


ptCO03
(Lot 21Vit)

Cosmetic Products III: Coenzym Q10, Panthenol and Tocopherol in Skin Cream

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

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