EPTIS – Soft drinks / Fruit Juice - (QBS) (EPTIS-ID 127039)

Soft drinks / Fruit Juice - (QBS)

EPTIS factsheet 127039 | Last revision 2020-09-22 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts127039 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts127039

PT provider

PT provider

LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing

Based in

United Kingdom

Language(s)

Remarks

The beverage proficiency testing schemes available from LGC Standards cover routine and advanced analyses performed by many laboratories in the alcoholic and non-alcoholic sectors. Ensuring the highest quality and consistency for global brands ultimately depends upon the quality of the laboratory results as the basis for key decisions about product quality and safety. Our comprehensive range of schemes for the beverage industry covers all aspects of production, from raw materials to finished products. Participating in our global proficiency testing schemes provides a truly independent assessment of measurement quality, giving you confidence in the analysis, the decisions based on that analysis and ultimately the quality of product.

Keywords

Product groups

Food and drink
Hazardous substances
Metals
Minerals

Testing fields

Analytical chemistry
Microbiology

Technical details

Test item	Tested property	Testing method
Fruit juice	Elements	-
	Calcium (Ca)	-
	Magnesium (Mg)	-
	Potassium (K)	-
	Sodium (Na)	-
	Cadmium (Cd)	-
	Lead (Pb)	-
	Antimony (Sb)	-
	Arsenic (As)-NEW	-
	Quality attributes	-
	Glucose	-
	Fructose	-
	Iron (Fe)	-
	Phosphorus (P)	-
	Brix	-
	pH	-
	Acidity (as citric acid monohydrate)	-
	Microbiological tests	Lyophilised test materials for microbiological analysis
	Yeast count	-
	Total aerobic mesophilic count	-
	Escherichia coli presence/absence	-
	Lactic acid bacteria count	-
	Mould count	-
	Salmonella species presence/absence	-
	Listeria monocytogenes presence/absence	-
	E.coli 0157 presence/absence	-
Apple juice	Patulin	-
Liquid samples (simulated)	Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)	-
Soft drink	Elements	-
	Calcium (Ca)	-
	Magnesium (Mg)	-
	Potassium (K)	-
	Sodium (Na)	-
	Cadmium (Cd)	-
	Lead (Pb)	-
	Arsenic (As)	-
	Antimony (Sb)	-
	Aluminium (Al) -NEW	-
	Manganese (Mn) -NEW	-
	Copper (Cu)	-
	Selenium (Se)	-
	Iron (Fe)	-
	Phosphorus (P)	-
	Nicotinamide (vitamin B3)	-
	Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)	-
	Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)	-
	Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)	-
	Ascorbric acid (vitamin C)	-
	DL-α-Tocopherol (vitamin E)	-
	Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - NEW 2021	-
	Microbiological testing	-
	Yeast count	-
	Total aerobic mesophilic count	-
	Escherichia coli presence/absence	-
	Lactic acid bacteria count	-
	Mould count	-
	Stevia	-
	Total steviol glycosides (as steviol equivalents)	-
	Rebaudioside A (as steviol equivalents)	-
Liquid test material	Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) at high range	-
Microbiology Filtration Test (final volume 1L)	Yeast count	-
	Total aerobic mesophilic count	-
	Escherichia coli presence/absence	-
	Lactic acid bacteria count	-
	Mould count	-
	Thermophilic acidophilic bacteria count	-
	Guaiacol producing thermophilic acidophilic bacteria presence/absence	-
Carbonated water	Carbon dioxide	-
	Conductivity at 20°C	-
	pH	-
	Dry residue at 180°C	-
	Calcium (Ca)	-
	Magnesium (Mg)	-
	Potassium (K)	-
	Sodium (Na)	-
	Bicarbonate (HCO3-)	-
	Chloride	-
	Sulfate	-
Carbonated drink (Degassed)	Caffeine	-
	Saccharin (as amide)	-
	Sorbic acid (as free acid)	-
	Benzoic acid	-
	Acesulfame K	-
	Aspartame	-
	Sucralose	-
	Sulfur dioxide (Free and Total)	-
	Cyclamic acid (as free acid)	-
Dilutable/Ready to drink	Glucose	-
	Fructose	-
	Sucrose	-
	Caffeine	-
	Brix	-
	pH	-
	Acidity (as citric acid monohydrate)	-
	Saccharin (as free imide)	-
	Sorbic acid (as free acid)	-
	Benzoic acid	-
	Acesulfame K	-
	Aspartame	-
	Sulfur dioxide (Free and Total)	-
Energy drinks-NEW 2020	Energy	-
	Carbohydrate	-
	Total sugars	-
	Fructose	-
	Sucrose	-
	Salt	-
	Sodium	-
	pH	-
	Caffeine	-
Smoothies-NEW 2020	Energy	-
	Carbohydrate	-
	Total sugars	-
	Fructose	-
	Sucrose	-
	Protein	-
	Salt	-
	Sodium	-
	Dietary Fiber	-
	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 3^rd 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

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

Mrs Nicola Armstrong
Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax:
Email: axiopt@lgcgroup.com

If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in United Kingdom, Mr Savvas Xystouris.

Soft drinks / Fruit Juice - (QBS) EPTIS factsheet 127039 | Last revision 2020-09-22 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts127039 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts127039

Soft drinks / Fruit Juice - (QBS)

EPTIS factsheet 127039 | Last revision 2020-09-22 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts127039 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts127039