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ptAL10 (2027) Allergens X: Gluten (Barley Malt, Hordeum vulgare) in „gluten-free“ Beer [Samples A + B]

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PT provider
PT provider DLA - Proficiency Tests GmbH DLA - Proficiency Tests GmbH
Based in Germany
Language(s) English
Remarks Allergen-PTs (qualitative / quantitative) - Accredited Program ISO/IEC 17043 - Test items: 2 different beer samples A + B (50 mL each) Methods: All suitable methods can be applied, e.g. ELISA, LFD, PCR, LC-MS. Procedure: Two samples of beer are provided for qualitative and quantitative determination of the respective allergens. One of these samples contains the spiked or incurred allergen(s). Evaluation: The evaluation is carried out qualitatively (positive/negative) and from a total of 5 results on quantitatively. It includes kernel density estimation, outlier tests, robust mean, robust standard deviation and z-scores. Whenever possible as per statistical verification, a collective consensus value is calculated from all participants' results, regardless of the analytical test kit used (joint evaluation). Additionally individual consensus values are applied for the results of each ELISA kit brand in separate evaluations for ≥ 5 results. For more details see our website: https://www.dla-lvu.de or our webshop https://my.dla-pt.com/products
Keywords
Product groups Food and drink
Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
„gluten-free“ Beer (2 items) Gluten (Allergen) e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants Analytical laboratories (e.g. accredited according to ISO 17025)
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims
Number of participants 10 - 35
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by DAkkS on the basis of DIN EN ISO/IEC 17043

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee See our website at https://www.dla-lvu.de/
Regularly operated Yes (every 2 years)
Year of first operation before 2010
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
DLA - Proficiency Tests GmbH
Hauptstr. 80
23845 Oering
Germany

Phone: +49-171-1954375
Fax: +49-4102-9944976
Web: https://my.dla-pt.com/products https://my.dla-pt.com/products
Dr. Matthias Besler-Scharf
Phone: +49-171-1954375
Fax: +49-4102-9944976
Email: proficiency-testing@dla-lvu.de proficiency-testing@dla-lvu.de
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Germany, Mr Johannes van de Kreeke. Mr Johannes van de Kreeke.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5