Laboratory Proficiency Programmes
AsureQuality’s Proficiency Programmes are an essential and effective means of independently assessing a laboratory’s ability to competently perform tests or measurements, and assesses the agreement of results for similar testing between different laboratories.
Participation in an Inter-laboratory Comparison Programme ensures compliance with regulatory and laboratory accreditation requirements (including ISO 17025) through:
- An External Quality Assessment (an important part of Quality Assurance).
- Regular independent comprehensive evaluation of Laboratory and individuals performance.
- Provision of information which assists in improving performance, including follow-up and clearance of alerts.
In addition, the Laboratory is able to demonstrate performance to management and customers through an independent and impartial third party.
Scope
We are a leading supplier of proficiency programmes and reference samples in Australasia and Internationally. Our proficiency samples verify chemical, microbiological, physical and functional testing to more than 300 Laboratories within New Zealand and worldwide.
Accreditations
- ISO/IEC Guide 43: 1997
- Part 1 of the ILAC Guide 13:08/2007 "ILAC Guidelines for the Requirements for the Competence of Providers of Proficiency Testing Schemes" by International Accreditation New Zealand
- The NZ Food Safety Authority’s preferred supplier of Proficiency Services for the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (LAS), for laboratories testing product for the Meat, Poultry and Shellfish industries.
Range of proficiency samples
AsureQuality Proficiency Programmes provide good quality, homogeneous and stable samples within agreed schedules and with confidential follow-up. Technical advice is available as needed. (Can also be found on our proficiency website)
Sample Programmes
- Laboratory Approval Scheme (LAS) Comparative Programme
- Timber Preservation
- Sulphonamide-on-site (SOS) programme – Evaluation of the proficiency of on-site testers analyzing calf blood for chemotherapeutics
Chemistry Sample Programmes
- Water including Potable Water, Chemical Residues and Effluent Water
- Meat
- Tallow and Edible Oil
- Dairy including Powders, Cheese, Butter and Ice Cream
- Beverage including Wine, Grape Juice and Fruit Juices
Microbiology Sample Programmes
- Water including Potable, Sea, Receiving, Effluent and Pool Water
- Meat
- Food
- Shellfish
- Pathogens including Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Enterobacter sakazakii
- Dairy including Powders, Cheese, Butter and Ice Cream
- Antimicrobials (milk)
- BactoScan
Other Services
• Reference Materials
• Statistical analysis and reporting functions including Uncertainty of Measurement
• Statistical Quality Control training
• Freeze-drying services
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For product assessments including:
- Processing Aids
- Detergents
- Sanitisers
- Lubricants
- Water treatments
- Pesticides
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