Fat in homogenized milk♦ - 2023

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Introduction

The proficiency testings and criteria marked with an are covered by the « accréditation n° 1-2473, comparaisons interlaboratoires, portée disponible sur www.cofrac.fr »/« n° 1-2473 accreditation, interlaboratory comparisons, scope available on www.cofrac.fr », and detailed flexible scope available there


Methods / Analytes

fat by gravimetric and routine methods


Number of samples

one set for any method of:
-5 skimmed milk samples with fat ranging from 0 to 0.25 %
-5 semi-skimmed milk samples with fat ranging from 1.2 to 1.8 %
-5 whole milk samples with fat ranging from 2.8 to 3.5 %


Packaging

60 ml polyethylene screw-capped vials with airtight seals


Preservation

addition of Bronopol to the samples (final concentration: 0.02 %)


Dispatch

in insulated box with ice packs by express carrier.


Storage in the laboratory

at 4 (± 2) °C


Validity of the samples

testing must be carried out within 7 days after the date of dispatch


Special conditions

International delivery by international carrier :

- In Europe: shipping time: 1 to 3 days depending on the consignee’s country and town

- Intercontinental delivery: shipping time is 1 to 4 days depending on the consignee’s country and town, and time before dispatch may take up to 7 days, the time necessary to obtain customs documents

On condition for the dispatch to certain destinations, please contact us concerning this point.


Calendar of dispatch :

 

Sample dispatch 2023/02/13 2023/06/12 2023/09/18 2023/11/20
Return of results to ACTALIA Cecalait 2023/02/22 2023/06/21 2023/09/27 2023/11/29

Subscription at least 10 days before each dispatch

Rates

Members Non-members
Registration fees per shipment 64.2 € 96.27 €
Participation fee per tested method 96.27 € 144.4 €


Special conditions :

  • For groups from 10 to 24 participating laboratories: 10 % discount,
  • For groups from 25 participating laboratories: 15 % discount

Payment conditions :

within 1 month of receiving invoice

Formulas

  • Butyrometric method
  • Extraction method




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FRANCE

Tel : +33 (0)3 84 73 63 20
Fax : +33 (0)3 84 73 63 29

cecalait[at]actalia.eu

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