Fat Analysis: 18th Proficiency Test 2012

[30.03.2012]

Organised by the German Society for Fat Science (DGF) and Euro Fed Lipid.

Interlaboratory comparison tests serve laboratories to check applied methods and to recognize systematic errors. They are a central part of every quality assurance system. The DGF herewith announces the 18th interlaboratory comparison test for fat analysis to be carried out in 2012.

The following 27 (4 new!) parameters can be tested:

  • Acid Value (Free Fatty Acids)
  • Iodine Value
  • Peroxide Value
  • Anisidine Value
  • Polar components in used deep frying fats
  • Polymerised triacylglycerols in used deep frying fats
  • Butyric Acid
  • Phosphorus
  • Heavy Metals
  • Tocopherol distribution, tocopherol content
  • Sterol distribution, total sterol content
  • Triacylglycerol distribution by GC
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Vitamin E and A content
  • Fatty acid composition (C8-C24, including EPA, DPA and Trans)
  • MCPD-Esters
  • Mineral Oil - Saturated Hydrocarbons
  • Phthalates
  • Gardner-Colour Index
  • Lovibond Colour Index
  • UV Absorption K232, K270 (Olive Oil)
  • Pyropheophytine (Olive Oil)
  • Isomeric diacylglycerols (Olive Oil)
  • Methyl- and Ethylesters
  • Identification of an oil or of the components in a blend
  • Identification and determination of antioxidants


    • Matrix:
    Vegetable Oil, Olive Oil and a Used Deep-Frying Oil. (150g each)

    Parameters
    Each laboratory may choose an individual set of parameters from the list above.
    The execution and the evaluation of the laboratory comparison test are carried out according to the internationally recognized recommendations "Proficiency Testing Of Laboratories" of Codex Alimentarius and ISO.

    Participation Fee:
    The participation 250 Euro + VAT (a reduced fee of 200 Euro applies for DGF or Euro Fed Lipid-corporate members).

    International Shipping of Samples:
    add 20 Euro for Europe and 40 Euro for World)

    Registration:
    Please fill out the registration form and return it to the DGF headquarters by 1 June 2012 at the latest.

    Deadlines:
    Registration: 1 June 2012
    Dispatch of samples: 1.7.2012
    Deadline of reports: 31.10.2012


    For further information please contact:
    Deutsche Gesellschaft für Fettwissenschaft
    P.O. Box 90 04 40, 60486 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
    Phone +49 (0) 69- 7917 533, Fax +49 (0) 69- 7917 564
    E-Mail amoneit@dgfett.de
    or
    Dr. Christian Gertz (chairman of the DGF division "Analysis and Quality Assurance")
    E-Mail: christian.gertz@dr-gertz.de