Proficiency Tests 2016


Our program 2016 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 Ingredients of Quality -

- Food Supplements and Dietetic Products -
- Cosmetic Products and Contact Materials -

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(2017-10-13)

Result file / Report


Elicitors of Allergies and Intolerance Reactions







DLA 01 - 9/2016:
2 Samples with Allergens
in a Food Matrix, as pastry, chocolate or wine, are provided for qualitative and quantitative determination. One sample was prepared adding the "Spiking Material Sample", which contains the allergenic ingredients in a simple matrix and which could be analyzed as well. The evaluation of results will be qualitative and quantitative. For information DLA calculates a recovery rate for the "positive"-sample and the "Spiking Material Sample". Any suitable method can be applied for analysis.


01/2016

Allergens I: Egg and Fish in Sauce Powder with "Spiking Material Sample“

PDF

January
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finished

Report

02/2016

Allergens II: Soya and Wheat in „gluten-free“ Pastry with "Spiking Material Sample“

PDF

February
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

03/2016

Allergens III: β-Lactoglobulin, Casein and Gluten in Infant Food with "Spiking Material Sample“

PDF

March
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

04/2016

Allergens IV: Celery, Mustard and Sesame in Soup Powder with "Spiking Material Sample“

PDF

August
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finished

Report

05/2016

Allergens V: Peanut and Almond in Pastry with "Spiking Material Sample“

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September
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

06/2016

Allergens VI: Hazelnut and Milk in „milk-free“ Chocolate with "Spiking Material Sample“

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October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

07/2016

Allergens VII: Crustaceae and Cashew in Instant Product with "Spiking Material Sample“

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November
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finished

Report

08/2016

Allergens VIII: Lupine, Brazil Nuts and Pistachio in Veggie Burger Powder with "Spiking Material Sample“

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

09/2016

Allergens IX: Casein and Egg White Proteins in Wine with "Spiking Material Sample“

PDF

February
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

10/2016

Allergens X: Gluten in „gluten-free“ Beer (2 samples)

PDF

May
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report



DLA 11 - 13/2016:
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.


11/2016

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

PDF

March
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

12/2016

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

PDF

July
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

13/2016

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)

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report







14/2016

Lactose + Fructose in "lactose-free" Food with "Spiking Material Sample“

PDF

April
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

15/2016

Food dyes in Sweets (up to 6 water soluble dyes)

PDF

August
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


16/2016

Flavour Enhancers (Glutamic Acid and Guanylic Acid) in Food (Seasoning Sauce Powder)

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


17/2016

Biogenic Amines in Hard Cheese

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled



Mycotoxins





18/2016

Aflatoxins in Peanuts

PDF

April
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


19/2016

Aflatoxins in complex Matrix: Plant Oil (Neem Seed)

PDF

February
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


20/2016

DON + Zearalenon in Cereals

PDF

January
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report (German)

21/2016

Fumonisine + Zearalenon in Corn

PDF

April
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


22/2016

Ochratoxin A in Coffee

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


23/2016

Ochratoxin A in Liquorice Powder

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

24/2016

Aflatoxins + Ochratoxin A in Spice Mixture

PDF

May
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report (German)

25/2016

Ochratoxin A in Grape Juice Concentrate

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report (German)

26/2016

Patulin in Apple Product

PDF

March
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

27/2016

Ergot-Alkaloides in Cereals

PDF

April
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled



Potentially toxic Compounds, Contaminants and Residues





28/2016

Cumarin in Cinnamon Powder

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

29/2016

Melamine in Milk Powder

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


30/2016

Sudan Dyes in Spice Powder

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

31/2016

Ginkgolic Acid in Ginkgo Biloba Leave Powder

PDF

August
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


32/2016

Iodine in Algae Produkt

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


33/2016

Contaminated Food: Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) in Plant Food

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report (German)


Genitically modified Organisms





34/2016

GMO-Screening qualitative: 5 Samples with positive/negative amounts of GMO-Mayze (Bt11) or GMO-Soya (RR)

PDF

May
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

35/2016

GMO-Soya (RR) quantitative in Pastry

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled



Nutrients, Additives and Ingredients of Quality





36/2016

Dietary Fiber and Inulin in Cereal Product

PDF

February
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

37/2016

Hazelnut Content and Cocoa Content (Theobromin) in Spread

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


38/2016

Persipan (Apricot) in Marzipan (Almond)

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report (German)

39/2016

Ethanol in Marzipan

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

40/2016

Steviosides in Plant Product

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


41/2016

Sugar Alcohols in Plant Product

PDF

May
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

42/2016

Preservatives in Soft Drink (up to 4 Preservatives)

PDF

February
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


43/2016

Methylcafestol in 3 Coffee Blends

PDF

January
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

44/2016

Starch, Dextrine and Gelatine qualitative in Agar-Agar (2 Samples)


July
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


45/2016

Starch, Dextrine and Tannins qualitative in Gummi Arabicum (2 Samples)


July
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


46/2016

Cholesterin in Cocoa Drink Powder with Milk Powder

PDF

August
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled



Food Supplements and Dietetic Products





47/2016

Food Supplement I: Vitamins A, E, D3, K1 and β-Carotene (annually alternating with water-soluble Vitamins )

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

48/2016

Food Supplement II: Biotin, Vitamin C, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

49/2016

Food Supplement III: Coenzym Q10 (Ubiquinone) and Alpha Liponic Acid

PDF

March
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

50/2016

Food Supplement IV: Athletes Product with Taurine + Caffeine

PDF

May
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


51/2016

Food Supplement V: Poly-unsaturated Fatty Acids EPA and DHA in Algae Oil Capsules

PDF

January
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


52/2016

Food Supplement VI: Glucosamine in Capsule Powder

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


53/2016

Food Supplement VII: Lactase in Lactase Tablets

PDF

July
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


54/2016

Food Supplement VIII: Enzymes (Protease, Amylase, Lipase)

PDF

August
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


55/2016

Dietetic-Product I: Water-soluble Vitamins in Meal Replacement (Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 and Folic Acid) (annually alternating with fat-soluble Vitamins)

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


56/2016

Dietetic-Product II: Minerals (K, Ca, P, Mg, Na, Cl)

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


57/2016

Dietetic-Product III: Lycopin and β-Carotin in Infant Food Powder

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


58/2016

Heavy Metals and Trace Elements in food , approx. 20 Elements

PDF

April
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

59/2016

Total Amino Acid Composition in Food

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

60/2016

Free Amino Acids in Food (in combination with 59/2016 only 207 €)

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled



Cosmetic Products and Contact Materials





61/2016

Cosmetic Products I: Preservatives in Liquid Soap

PDF

March
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


62/2016

Cosmetic Products II: Zinc-Pyrithione, Piroctone Olamine and Climbazol in Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

PDF

April
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


63/2016

Cosmetic Products III: UV-Filter in Sun Protection Product

PDF

May
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


64/2016

Cosmetic Products IV: Coenzym Q10 and Panthenol in Skin Cream

PDF

June
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


65/2016

Cosmetic Products V: Allergenic Fragrances in Skin Oil

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


66/2016

Cosmetic Products VI: Fluoride in Toothpaste

PDF

July
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

67/2016

Cosmetic Products VII: Aluminium in Deodorant

PDF

August
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


68/2016

Cosmetic Products VIII: Alverose and Aloin in Aloe Vera Product


November
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


69/2016

Contact Material I: Release of Elements from Food Contact Material (with specified conditions)

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

70/2016

Contact Material II: Nickel Release from Costume Jewelry (with specified conditions)

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

71/2016

Contact Material III: Overall Migration of Plastic Food Contact Material (with specified conditions)

PDF

October
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


72/2016

Contact Material IV: Volatile Matter and Extractable Matter of Silicone Food Contact Material (with specified conditions)

PDF

December
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report

73/2016

Children's Product I: PAH in Plastic Children's Toy Product

PDF

July
JFMAMJJASOND

finished

Report (german)

74/2016

Children's Product II: Analysis of 8 Elements in Make-Up (As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb, Sb, Se)

PDF

September
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


75/2016

Children's Product III: Total Content and Migration of 8 Elements in Finger Paint (As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb, Sb, Se)

PDF

November
JFMAMJJASOND

canceled


C-2015
C-2016

Annual Certificate of all participated / passed PTs
(all parameters with z-scores or „participated“)


Period Ending or
on Request




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