EPTIS – Global Proficiency: NurtureChek Chemistry (EPTIS-ID 1056662)

Global Proficiency: NurtureChek Chemistry

EPTIS factsheet 1056662 | Last revision 2025-08-06 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1056662 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1056662

PT provider

PT provider

Global Proficiency Ltd

Based in

Australia

Language(s)

English

Remarks

Global trade in infant formula and nutritional products is based on confidence from suppliers, customers and regulatory agencies that test results are correct and in accordance with label claims, and there is equivalency between all laboratories throughout a global supply chain. The NurtureChek Proficiency Programme provides independent verification that testing laboratories meet the industry’s high standards.

Keywords

Product groups

Food and drink

Testing fields

Analytical chemistry

Technical details

Test item	Tested property	Testing method
Infant Formula	Vitamins & Amino Acids	-
	Retinol equivalent (Vitamin A)	-
	Thiamine (Vitamin B1)	-
	Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	-
	Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)	-
	Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)	-
	Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)	-
	Biotin (Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H)	-
	Folate (as Folic Acid)	-
	Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)	-
	Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)	-
	Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)	-
	α-Tocopherol equivalent (Vitamin E)	-
	Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1)	-
	β-Carotene	-
	Choline	-
	Alanine	-
	Arginine	-
	Aspartic Acid	-
	Cystine	-
	Glutamic Acid	-
	Glycine	-
	Isoleucine	-
	Leucine	-
	Lysine	-
	Histidine	-
	Methionine	-
	Phenylalanine	-
	Proline	-
	Serine	-
	Threonine	-
	Tryptophan	-
	Tyrosine	-
	Valine	-
	Proximates, Nucleotides & Other Nutrients	-
	Ash	-
	Fat	-
	Moisture	-
	pH	-
	Protein	-
	Nucleotides, Total	-
	Nucleotides, Individual (AMP, CMP, GMP, IMP, UMP)	-
	Carnitine, Free	-
	Carnitine, Total	-
	Taurine, Total	-
	Fructan, Total (FOS)	-
	Galactooligosaccharides (GOS)	-
	myo-Inositol	-
	α-Lactalbumin	-
	Micronutrients	-
	Calcium (Ca)	-
	Chloride (Cl-)	-
	Copper (Cu)	-
	Iodine (I)	-
	Iron (Fe)	-
	Magnesium (Mg)	-
	Manganese (Mn)	-
	Phosphorus (P)	-
	Potassium (K)	-
	Selenium (Se)	-
	Sodium (Na)	-
	Zinc (Zn)	-
	Fatty Acids & Lutein	-
	Arachidonic Acid (AA)	-
	Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	-
	Fatty Acids, Trans	-
	Fatty Acids, Total	-
	Lauric Acid	-
	Linoleic Acid, Total	-
	Linolenic Acid, Total	-
	Myristic Acid	-
	Oleic Acid, Total	-
	Lutein	-
	Lactoferrin	-
	Lactoferrin Content	-
	Lactoferrin Purity	-

Aims of the PT scheme

Target group of participants

Laboratories testing infant and nutritional formulas

Linked to specific legislation / standards

Additional, subsidiary aims

Number of participants

Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3^rd party

Accredited by International Accreditation of New Zealand (IANZ) on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043:2023

Operation is commissioned / requested by

Fees and frequency

Participation fee

Upon request

Regularly operated

Yes (2 times per year per group)

Year of first operation

10+ years

Contact details of the PT provider

Provider

Contact person

Global Proficiency Ltd
Unit 2/25 Mareno Road
Vic 3043 Tullamarine
Australia

Phone: +61 3 9089 1151
Fax:
Web: http://www.global-proficiency.com

Ms. Sandra Mott
Phone: +64 7 958 7297
Fax:
Email: sandra.mott@global-proficiency.com

If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Australia, Ms Luminita Antin.

Global Proficiency: NurtureChek Chemistry EPTIS factsheet 1056662 | Last revision 2025-08-06 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1056662 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1056662

Global Proficiency: NurtureChek Chemistry

EPTIS factsheet 1056662 | Last revision 2025-08-06 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1056662 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1056662