EPTIS – ptALS1 (2027) Allergen-Screening I - 4 Samples semi-quantitative: Almond, Brazil Nuts, Cashew, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Walnut (EPTIS-ID 1633817)

ptALS1 (2027) Allergen-Screening I - 4 Samples semi-quantitative: Almond, Brazil Nuts, Cashew, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Walnut

EPTIS factsheet 1633817 | Last revision 2026-10-27 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1633817 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1633817

PT provider

PT provider

DLA - Proficiency Tests GmbH

Based in

Germany

Language(s)

English

Remarks

Allergen-Screening (qualitative) 4 Samples (20g each) with Allergens in a simple Carrier Matrix are provided. The evaluation of results is strictly qualitative with indication of the obtained agreements with the consensus values of the participants and the spiking of samples. All parameters are contained in 2 of 4 samples providing 2/3 and 1/6 of the new Action Levels (VITAL 4.0, 2024). For analysis ELISA (+ Lateral Flow), PCR and LC/MS can be applied. Quantitative spiking levels are given in the reports.

Keywords

Product groups

Food and drink

Testing fields

Analytical chemistry

Technical details

Test item	Tested property	Testing method
Rice flour / Maltodextrin (4 items)	Almond (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Brazil Nuts (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Cashew (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Coconut (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Hazelnut (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Macadamia (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Pecan (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Pine nuts (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Pistachio (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS
	Walnut (Allergen)	e.g. ELISA / LFD / PCR / LC-MS

Aims of the PT scheme

Target group of participants

Linked to specific legislation / standards

Additional, subsidiary aims

Number of participants

15-30

Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3^rd party

Accredited by DAkkS on the basis of ISO 17043

Operation is commissioned / requested by

Fees and frequency

Participation fee

See our website at https://www.dla-lvu.de/

Regularly operated

Yes (yearly)

Year of first operation

2015

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

Dr. Matthias Besler-Scharf
Phone: +49-171-1954375
Fax: +49-4102-9944976
Email: proficiency-testing@dla-lvu.de

If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Germany, Mr Johannes van de Kreeke.

ptALS1 (2027) Allergen-Screening I - 4 Samples semi-quantitative: Almond, Brazil Nuts, Cashew, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Walnut EPTIS factsheet 1633817 | Last revision 2026-10-27 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1633817 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1633817

ptALS1 (2027) Allergen-Screening I - 4 Samples semi-quantitative: Almond, Brazil Nuts, Cashew, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Walnut

EPTIS factsheet 1633817 | Last revision 2026-10-27 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1633817 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1633817