Proficiency testing programs
PTS 85 : Microbiology in cosmetic products
Details of the program
PTS created in 2017
ISO/IEC 17043 accredited by COFRAC
10 registered laboratories from 4 countries
Schedule
Sending date
Registration deadline
Code
Matrix
Weight
Accredited
Details
2026/10/05
2026/09/20
0085
Temperature standard
05/10/2026 00:00:00
05/10/2026 00:00:00
2026/10/05
2026/09/20
0185
Dermatological cream
20 g
05/10/2026 00:00:00
05/10/2026 00:00:00
05/10/2026 00:00:00
05/10/2026 00:00:00
05/10/2026 00:00:00
2027/02/15
2027/01/31
0085
Temperature standard
15/02/2027 00:00:00
15/02/2027 00:00:00
2027/02/15
2027/01/31
0185
Dermatological cream
20 g
15/02/2027 00:00:00
15/02/2027 00:00:00
15/02/2027 00:00:00
15/02/2027 00:00:00
15/02/2027 00:00:00
Shipment information
Samples sent by express carrier
DAP Incoterm
Delivery of samples in Europe + USA at D+1
Other countries between D+2 and D+5
Samples marked with
are sent frozen / refrigerated
Matrices and analytes may be changed or removed for technical or scientific reasons.
Some samples are sent frozen / refrigerated