Proficiency testing programs

PTS 85a : Microbiology in cosmetic products: Detection - Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida alcicans

Details of the program

PTS created in 2019

ISO/IEC 17043 accredited by COFRAC

7 registered laboratories from 4 countries

Schedule

Sending date	Registration deadline	Code	Matrix	Weight	Accredited	Details
2026/12/08	2026/11/23	0085	Temperature standard
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
2026/12/08	2026/11/23	0285	Dermatological cream	20
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
2026/12/08	2026/11/23	0385	Dermatological cream	20
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
2026/12/08	2026/11/23	0485	Dermatological cream	20
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
08/12/2026 00:00:00
2027/04/19	2027/04/04	0085	Temperature standard
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
2027/04/19	2027/04/04	0585	Serum	20
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
2027/04/19	2027/04/04	0685	Serum	20
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
2027/04/19	2027/04/04	0785	Serum	20
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00
19/04/2027 00:00:00

Specificity of the circuit

In addition to the above criteria, the test also includes the detection of Candida albicans

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