PT scheme "Sugar Scheme - SUPS"


Product groups and testing fields

Product groups Consumer products
Food and drink
Laboratory and scientific equipment
Process control systems

Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Microbiology



Test items, tested properties and testing methods

Table of test items, tested properties and testing methods
Test item Tested property Testing method
Microbiological analysis of sugar Mould Count
Microbiological analysis of sugar Osmophilic mould count
Microbiological analysis of sugar Osmophilic yeast count
Microbiological analysis of sugar Yeast count
Microbiological analysis of sugar Total aerobic mesophilic count
Cane or beet sugar Arsenic
Cane or beet sugar Lead
Cane or beet sugar Copper
Cane or beet sugar Ash
Cane or beet sugar Colour
Cane or beet sugar Iron
Cane or beet sugar Turbidity
Cane or beet sugar Sulphur Dioxide
Cane or beet sugar Reflectance grade
Cane or beet sugar Reducing sugars
Cane or beet sugar Sediment (insoluble)
Molasses Sucrose
Molasses pH
Molasses Reducing sugars
Molasses Dry substance


Status and aims of the PT scheme

Applicable standards or documents
Subsidiary aims validation of testing methods

Independent review Accredited by UKAS on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043

Commissioned by Pepsi-Cola International


Frequency of performance

Year of first execution April 2001
Performed regularly yes (2 to12 chemistry rounds, 2 microbiology rounds)


Costs

Participation fees Depending on samples taken.


This EPTIS database entry

was entered/updated on 28 January 2013


Contact details of the PT provider

Table of contact details
Provider Contact person
LGC Standards Proficiency Testing
1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green,
Bury Lancashire
BL9 0AP
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