Summary


PT scheme "Phytochemical Testing Assurance Scheme (PHYTAS)"


Product groups and testing fields

Product groups Consumer products
Plants
Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Biology


Test items, tested properties and testing methods

Table of test items, tested properties and testing methods
Test item Tested property Testing method
Botanical products Valerian Qualitative and / or quantitative
Botanical products Ginseng Qualitative and / or quantitative
Botanical products Bilberry Qualitative and / or quantitative
Botanical products Tribulus Qualitative and / or quantitative


Status and aims of the PT scheme

Applicable standards or documents –
Subsidiary aims –
Independent review –
Commissioned by –


Frequency of performance

Year of first execution 2009
Performed regularly yes (4 rounds per scheme year Sept-Aug)


Costs

Participation fees –


This EPTIS database entry

was entered/updated on 28 July 2009


Contact details of the PT provider

Table of contact details
Provider Contact person
LGC Standards Proficiency Testing
Europa Business Park Barcroft Street
Bury Lancashire
BL9 5BT
Great Britain

Tel.: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
Web: http://www.lgcpt.com
 Mr Abdul H Sheikh

Tel.: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
Email: abdul.sheikh@lgcpt.com