Fapas GM (GeMMA) Proficiency Testing Programme 2017

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1 Fapas GM (GeMMA) Proficiency Testing Programme 2017

2 Contents Who We Are 3 Fapas Proficiency Tests 4 Mixed Event Unprocessed Matrix (MU) 6 Mixed Event Processed Matrix (MP) 6 Single Event Tobacco Matrix (ST) 8 Price list 9 Technical Information 10 Protocols 10 Other technical documents 10 ISO Accreditation 10 2

3 Who We Are Fapas is the leading global provider of proficiency testing schemes, quality control samples and reference materials in the food sector, offering products throughout the year. Proficiency testing in an independent check of your laboratory procedures providing you with a completely confidential assessment of your capability. Not only does participation in the relevant testing schemes allow you to demonstrate your systems and the technical ability of your staff, it will also help you gain and maintain ISO/17025 accreditation. Established in 1990, we are an experienced, accredited provider of proficiency tests for the food and water, environmental chemistry and microbiology sectors. Taking part in our proficiency tests provides you with the confidence in your laboratory equipment, methods and staff, and assurance that you are delivering the quality results required by your customers. We provide our participants with a confidential service that allows you to participate at a level that suits you; there is no minimum number of proficiency tests that you must take part in each year. Our system provides an easy reporting facility via our website and our comprehensive reports, which receive rigorous statistical analysis, contain method comparisons. We also offer quality control samples and reference materials from selected food chemistry proficiency tests which can be purchased easily through our website throughout the year. Our four Fapas proficiency testing schemes cover food chemistry, food microbiology, GM and water and environmental analysis. 3

4 Fapas Proficiency Tests Proficiency Testing in Genetically Modified Food Analysis Proficiency testing is an essential part of laboratory quality procedures. Taking part gives you confidence in your laboratory equipment, methods and staff, and assurance that you are delivering the quality results demanded by your customers. In order to protect the quality of food intended for human consumption and animal feed, in 2003 the EU introduced legislation controlling the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and feed. In light of this there is increasing pressure on laboratories to ensure that reliable and accurate analysis is carried out and ensure compliance with legislative controls. The Fapas GM proficiency testing scheme gives you essential performance data over time, building into a valuable quality control asset. Fapas GM covers the detection and/or enumeration of genetically modified material in food samples, including soya and maize. Participation can be at a level that suits your business from taking part in one of our scheduled tests, through to company-specific closed tests. Results from each proficiency test receive rigorous statistical analysis, ensuring you have clear feedback on your performance. Comprehensive reports provide information on analytical methods used by other participants. We can provide problem-solving consultancy on your laboratory procedures if required. 4

5 Participation in Fapas is easy. Arrangements can be made through our network of agents, or via our website, Fapas GM follows international guidelines for proficiency testing and is accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC

6 Mixed Event Unprocessed Matrix (MU) The proficiency tests in this category are unprocessed matrices; this means that the whole grains have simply been milled into fine flour. The potential GM events present in each test material can be seen listed in the tables below. All Mixed Event Unprocessed tests include the option of reporting p35s and tnos and could contain any number of the GM events/materials given in the relevant list below. dispatch date test details dd/mm/yyyy code matrix analytes quantity 19/01/2017 GeMMU56 100% soya flour Soya 5 g 16/02/2017 GeMMU57 mixed flours Maize & Soya 5 g 12/04/2017 GeMMU58 100% maize flour Maize 5 g 18/05/2017 GeMMU59 100% soya flour Soya 5 g 06/07/2017 GeMMU60 mixed flours Maize & Soya 5 g 17/08/2017 GeMMU61 100% maize flour Maize 5 g 05/10/2017 GeMMU62 mixed flours Soya 5 g 02/11/2017 GeMMU63* wheat flour Contamination test (maize, soya & rice) 3 x 5 g 07/12/2017 GeMMU64 100% maize flour Maize 5 g *Contamination test - Determination of GM presence/absence in each test material is required before identification. Potential GM events Maize List Bt11 maize MON810 maize TC1507 maize MON88017 maize Bt176 maize GA21 maize MON863 maize other GM event NK603 maize MIR604 maize MON89034 maize Potential GM events Soya List Roundup Ready (40-3-2) soya MON89788 soya other GM event Mixed Event Processed Matrix (MP) The proficiency tests in this category are processed matrices; this means that the raw ingredients have undergone a processing step such as cooking or fortification. Each test material will contain a number of 6

7 GM maize and/or soya events dependent on the test. The potential GM events present in each test material can be seen listed in the tables below. All Mixed Event Processed tests include the option of reporting p35s and tnos and could contain any number of the GM events given in the relevant list below. dispatch date test details dd/mm/yyyy code matrix analytes quantity 16/03/2017 GeMMP28 animal feed Maize & Soya 5 g 14/06/2017 GeMMP29 baked product e.g. biscuit Maize & Soya 31/08/2017 GeMMP30 animal feed Maize & Soya 5 g 5 g 16/11/2017 GeMMP31 processed matrix e.g. TVP Soya 5 g Potential GM events Maize List Bt11 maize MON810 maize TC1507 maize MON88017 maize Bt176 maize GA21 maize MON863 maize other GM event NK603 maize MIR604 maize MON89034 maize Potential GM events Soya List Roundup Ready (40-3-2) soya MON89788 soya other GM event 7

8 Single Event Tobacco Matrix (ST) This test offers participants a more complex matrix and the ability to simply report results for reporting p35s and tnos (qualitatively and/or quantitatively). Calibration standard materials (100% positive and negative) will also be provided to each participant for quantitative analysis. dispatch date test details dd/mm/yyyy code matrix analytes quantity 18/05/2017 GeMST04 tobacco p35s & tnos 3 x 5 g 8

9 Prices in PROFICIENCY TESTS Price EUR ( ) Each GeMMA test 422 DISCOUNTS applicable to above prices less than 11 tests 0% All 11 tests 10% ADDITIONAL ITEMS Price EUR ( ) Extra test materials 110 Phytosanitary certificate 58 Additional Customs documentation e.g. declaration letter 45 All prices additional German tax. 9

10 Technical Information Protocols Protocol part 1: Generic [English] [Espanol] Protocol part 4: Fapas GM [English] [Espanol] Other technical documents Example Report On line results submission instructions [English] [Espanol] Terms & Conditions ISO Accreditation The Fapas proficiency testing schemes are accredited by UKAS, Proficiency Testing Provider No UKAS Accreditation Certificate This accreditation confirms that we comply with the requirements of International Standard ISO/IEC 17043:2010. In addition, Fera is accredited by other external bodies to other internationally recognised standards including ISO 9001:2008. Fera's Quality Documentation Fapas (and other proficiency testing schemes) does not award accreditation. That is the responsibility of national accreditation bodies. A list of national and international accreditation bodies can be found at Results of proficiency testing are used by laboratory accreditation bodies as part of the process to assess the ability of laboratories to perform analytical tests for which accreditation is required. 10