Proficiency Tests

Proficiency Tests are based on the principle that many laboratories provide  results on a sample that the value is not known by the laboratories, and all results are compared with the reference value by the organizer body after delivery.

EN ISO/IEC 17043 standard defines general requirements for proficiency tests and providers. This standard is used as a base for accreditation of Proficiency Test Providers.

c Some of the potential benefits for participating laboratories of proficiency testing are;

• Confirming competent performance
• Identifying testing or measurement problems
• Comparing methods and procedures
• Improving performance
• Educating staff
• Instilling confidence in staff, management and external users of laboratory services
• Comparing operator capabilities
• Generating reference materials
• Determining method precision and accuracy
• Satisfying regulators and accreditation bodies
• Providing laboratories with additional risk management

Please contact us on info@usbcertification.com to get information about the current program of proficiency tests organized for many sectors, especially food, feed, drinking water, consumer goods, packaging, automotive, textile and construction.