On the IFA's online portal for proficiency testing, you can register for the test of your choice after initial registration:
There is a limited number of sample ports to load the sample tubes. Upon reaching the maximum number of participants we reserve the right to terminate the registration prematurely.
On request you can be put on the waiting list if a PT is fully booked.
PT scheme | Date/Venue | Participation fee |
Aldehydes | November 2024 | 770 € including 5 sample carriers of your choice plus postage & packing (see below) |
Aldehydes with own sampling | 1st date: 12.-13. November 2024* 2nd date: 13.-14. November 2024* IFA, Sankt Augustin | 510 € 510 € |
Higher molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) Test PT Scheme | January/February 2024 | 100 € plus postage & packing (see below) |
Inorganic acids (HCl, HNO3/H2SO4, H3PO4) with and without own sampling | 20.-21. March 2024* With own sampling, IFA, Sankt Augustin Without own sampling | 810 € plus postage & packing (see below) 710 € |
Metals on filters | July/August 2024 | 655 € plus postage & packing (see below) |
Organic solvents with own sampling | 20.-21. February 2024* IFA, Sankt Augustin | 510 € |
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) with thermal desorption | September 2024 | 700 € plus postage & packing (see below) |
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) with thermal desorption with own sampling | 10. September 2024* IFA, Sankt Augustin | 510 € |
For the PT schemes without own sampling, the following additional rate for shipping costs applies: | |
Germany | 15 € |
EU | 30 € |
Non EU-countries | 50 € |
Overseas | 75 € |
In order to avoid delays in sample shipping, PT samples will only be sent by express. |
* The PT schemes with own sampling are carried out according to the Covid 19 hygiene and behavioural specifications of the DGUV in force at the time of performance. You will be informed in advance about the regulations to be observed.
The registration for the PT schemes with own sampling is valid for only one person per participating company or institution. If you would like to participate with more than one person, please contact us in advance.
The PT scheme inorganic acids is offerend again this year.
Department Chemical and Biological Hazards
Krista Gusbeth
Brigitte Maybaum
Franziska Nürnberger
Ronja Schneck