Proficiency testing programs
PTS 85 : Microbiology in cosmetic products
Details of the program
PTS created in 2017
ISO/IEC 17043 accredited by COFRAC
31 registered laboratories from 12 countries
Schedule
Sending date
Registration deadline
Code
Matrix
Weight
Accredited
Details
2025/10/06
2025/09/21
0085
Temperature standard
06/10/2025 00:00:00
06/10/2025 00:00:00
2025/10/06
2025/09/21
0185
Dermatological cream
20 g
06/10/2025 00:00:00
06/10/2025 00:00:00
06/10/2025 00:00:00
06/10/2025 00:00:00
06/10/2025 00:00:00
2026/02/16
2026/02/01
0085
Temperature standard
16/02/2026 00:00:00
16/02/2026 00:00:00
2026/02/16
2026/02/01
0185
Dermatological cream
20 g
16/02/2026 00:00:00
16/02/2026 00:00:00
16/02/2026 00:00:00
16/02/2026 00:00:00
16/02/2026 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