Proficiency testing programs

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

Details of the program

PTS created in 2019

ISO/IEC 17043 accredited by COFRAC

18 registered laboratories from 10 countries

Schedule

Sending date	Registration deadline	Code	Matrix	Weight	Accredited	Details
2025/12/09	2025/11/24	0285	Dermatological cream	20
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
2025/12/09	2025/11/24	0385	Dermatological cream	20
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
2025/12/09	2025/11/24	0485	Dermatological cream	20
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
2025/12/09	2025/11/24	0085	Temperature standard
09/12/2025 00:00:00
09/12/2025 00:00:00
2026/04/20	2026/04/05	0585	Serum	20
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
2026/04/20	2026/04/05	0685	Serum	20
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
2026/04/20	2026/04/05	0785	Serum	20
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 00:00:00
2026/04/20	2026/04/05	0085	Temperature standard
20/04/2026 00:00:00
20/04/2026 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