AXIO | Proficiency Testing schemes 2026
Rounds per Year
Sample Code Matrix
Quantity of Matrix Analytes
mesophilicbacteria; Staphylococcus aureus; Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae; Detection of Escherichia coli 2
PT-CS-10A Powder
Vial + 10g matrix Detection and/or enumeration of aerobic
Vial + 10g matrix Enumeration of yeast and mould (total count); Detection of Candida albicans ; Burkholderia cepacia ; Detection and/ or enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa 2
PT-CS-10B
Powder
mesophilicbacteria; Staphylococcus aureus; Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae; Detection of Escherichia coli 2
PT-CS-13A Cream
Vial + 10g matrix Detection and/or enumeration of aerobic
Vial + 10g matrix Enumeration of yeast and mould (total count); Detection of Candida albicans ; Burkholderia cepacia ; Detection and/ or enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa 2
PT-CS-13B
Cream
mesophilicbacteria; Staphylococcus aureus; Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae; Detection of Escherichia coli 2
PT-CS-16A Liquid
Vial + 10ml matrix Detection and/or enumeration of aerobic
Vial + 10ml matrix Enumeration of yeast and mould (total count); Detection of Candida albicans ; Burkholderia cepacia ; Detection and/ or enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa 2
PT-CS-16B
Liquid
Cadmium; Chromium; Lead; Nickel; Arsenic; Mercury
2
PT-CS-19 PT-CS-20 PT-CS-21 PT-CS-22 PT-CS-23 PT-CS-24
Lipstick Lip gloss Powder Cream
5g 5g 5g
Cadmium; Chromium; Lead; Nickel; Arsenic; Mercury 1 Cadmium; Chromium; Lead; Nickel; Arsenic; Mercury 1
Hydroquinone
2 2
5ml
Liquid cosmetics
500ml
pH; Viscosity; Density
Antimony; Arsenic; Barium; Copper; Fluoride; Mercury; Selenium; Zinc 1 Antimony; Arsenic; Barium; Copper; Fluoride; Mercury; Selenium; Zinc 1
Mouthwash sample 125ml
PT-CS-25
Toothpaste sample 25g
PT-CS-27
Cream sample
25ml
Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; Benzoic acid; Sorbic acid; Benzyl alcohol
1
PT-CS-28
Liquid or solid soap 100g
Chlorides (as Cl ); Free caustic alkali (as NaOH); Free fatty acids (as oleic acid); Matter insoluble in ethanol; Moisture and volatile matter; Total fatty matter content 1 Water insoluble matter; pH (1% aqueous solution at 25˚C); Moisture and volatile matter; Anionic-active matter; Chlorides (as Cl ) 1
PT-CS-29
Powder detergent
100g
Vial + 10ml matrix Microbial challenge test (Preservative efficacy testing); Microbial enumeration; Log10 reduction in microbial load 2
PT-CS-30
Cream
PT-CS-31
Mascara
5g
Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; Benzoic acid; Sorbic acid
1
PT-CS-32
Liquid detergent
100ml
Water insoluble matter; pH (1% aqueous solution at 25˚C); Moisture and volatile matter; Anionic-active matter; Chlorides (as Cl ); Phosphates 1
Ethanol; Methanol; 1-Propanol; 2-Propanol; Total Alcohol
PT-CS-33 PT-CS-34
Hand sanitiser
50ml
1
Face masks
50 x Face masks
Bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE); Differential pressure (Breathability); Microbial cleanliness (Bioburden); Fluid resistance to synthetic blood 1
PT-CS-35 PT-CS-36 PT-CS-37
Fragrances
30ml
Allergenic compounds
1 1 1
Sunscreen cream 10g
Benzene
Vial
10ml
Identification Test in cosmetic products
Rounds per Year
Sample Code Matrix
Quantity of Matrix Analytes
NEW PT-CS-38 NEW PT-CS-39
Shampoo/ conditioner
10g
1,4 Dioxane
1
Lip care or skincare product
2 x 10g
Vegan test - Presence/absence of animal DNA
1
ENHANCED PT-CS-27
Body cream
25ml
Benzyl alcohol
1
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