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Dairy Chemistry - (QDCS)

EPTIS factsheet 132354 | Last revision 2020-09-22 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132354 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts132354

PT provider
PT provider LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing
Based in United Kingdom
Language(s)
Remarks Our Quality in Dairy Chemistry Scheme (QDCS) is a comprehensive proficiency testing scheme available to laboratories performing compositional and safety analysis in the dairy sector. Laboratories may test dairy products to ensure a commercial product performs within preset quality standards, or to look for adulterations or contaminants that could adversely affect a product. For laboratories that perform analysis of dairy products using traditional ‘wet’ chemistry techniques, as well as determinations by infrared analysers and other methods, participation in a relevant LGC Proficiency Testing scheme can provide confidence that results are meaningful and accurate which, in turn, helps to ensure the safety of dairy foodstuffs.
Keywords
Product groups Consumer products
Food and drink
Minerals
Process control systems
Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Buffer solution pH -
Potassium hydrogen phthalate Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) -
Skimmed milk powder Protein -
Fat -
Ash -
Moisture -
Scorched particles -
Titratable Acidity -
Whey Protein Nitrogen Index (WPNI) -
Insolubility index -
Yoghurt Energy -
Fat -
Protein -
Salt -
Sodium -
pH -
Total Solids -
Calcium -
Condensed Milk Energy -
Fat -
Saturates -
Carbohydrate -
Protein -
Total sugars -
Sodium -
Salt -
Processed cheese Energy -
Fat -
Saturates -
Cholesterol -
Carbohydrate -
Protein -
Total sugars -
Sodium -
Salt -
Cheese powder Salt -
Moisture -
pH -
Fat -
Protein -
Ash -
Sodium -
Freeze dried cheese/cheese powder Staphylococcal enterotoxins Qualitative (presence/absence) in 25g
Sodium -
Soft cheese Calcium -
Sodium -
Protein -
Fat -
Ash -
Lactose -
Salt -
Moisture -
pH -
Aflatoxin M1 -
Whole milk powder Calcium -
Magnesium -
Potassium -
Sodium -
Copper -
Zinc -
Chloride -
Manganese -
Protein -
Fat -
Moisture -
Iron -
Phosphorus -
Titratable Acidity -
Whey Protein Nitrogen Index (WPNI) -
Insolubility index -
Whey protein concentrate Bulk density -
Protein -
Fat -
Ash -
Lactose -
Moisture -
pH -
Insolubility index -
Hard cheese Calcium -
Sodium -
Protein -
Fat -
Ash -
Lactose -
Salt -
Moisture -
pH -
Milk (freeze dried) Phosphatase -
Antibiotics (beta lactam based) -
Antibiotics (penicillin and sulfur based) -
Aflatoxin M1 -
Skimmed milk Fat -
Semi skimmed milk Fat -
Single cream Fat -
Double cream Fat -
Hydrochloric acid solution Titratable Acidity -
Whipping cream Fat -
Titratable Acidity -
Whole milk Fat -
Milk Calcium -
Protein -
Lactose -
Freezing point -
pH -
Titratable Acidity -
Total solids -
Milk powder Vitamin A, C and D -
Whey powder Protein -
Fat -
Ash -
Lactose -
Moisture -
Scorched particles -
Galactose - NEW 2021 -
Butter Salt -
Moisture -
pH -
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims
Number of participants
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by UKAS on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043 Please see current application form and scheme description for accredited and non-accredited status of test materials and analytes.

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee Depending on samples taken
Regularly operated Yes (4 rounds per annum)
Year of first operation 1995
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing
1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green
BL9 0AP Bury, Greater Manchester
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
Web: https://www.lgcstandards.com/GB/en/Proficiency-Testing/cat/244597 https://www.lgcstandards.com/GB/en/Proficiency-Testing/cat/244597
Mrs Nicola Armstrong
Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax:
Email: axiopt@lgcgroup.com axiopt@lgcgroup.com
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in United Kingdom, Mr Savvas Xystouris. Mr Savvas Xystouris.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5