Food Proficiency Testing Provider

Food Proficiency Testing Packages for Your Laboratory

FSNS Lab+ serves as a food proficiency testing provider that helps companies demonstrate in-house laboratory competency for GFSI audit schemes, internal QC, and other standards. Our food proficiency testing packages evaluate an in-house laboratory’s ability to perform defined testing methodologies through structured proficiency testing programs. We offer regularly scheduled quarterly proficiency testing events, along with custom proficiency testing events and packages, with straightforward pricing.

Quantitative Microbiology Proficiency Testing Package

This microbiology proficiency testing package evaluates quantitative testing performance for the following organisms:

Aerobic Plate Count

Staphylococcus aureus Count

Coliform Count

Yeast Count

Generic E. coli Count

Mold Count

Qualitative Microbiology Food Proficiency Testing Package

This microbiology proficiency testing package evaluates qualitative testing performance for the following organisms:

  • Listeria spp.
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Salmonella
  • E. coli O157:H7

Supplemental Microbiology Food Proficiency Testing Package

This supplemental proficiency testing package expands your proficiency testing program with additional organisms or method areas. Organisms in this package cover testing for the following:

Lactic Acid Bacteria Count

Enterobacteriaceae Count

Anaerobic Plate Count

Psychrotrophic Plate Count

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Bacillus cereus

Campylobacter spp.

Clostridium perfringens

Chemistry Quantitative Food Proficiency Testing Package

The samples included in this package cover chemistry quantitative testing for the following:

  • Fat
  • Moisture
  • Protein
  • Salt
  • Sodium
  • Water Activity
  • pH

Custom Proficiency Testing Package Examples

FSNS Lab+ designs custom proficiency testing packages to match your audit scope, matrices, and in-house laboratory methods. We can tailor food proficiency testing programs beyond standard quarterly events. Examples of custom packages we have designed include:

  • EMP sampling (coupons, sponges) – Listeria, Salmonella
  • Poultry house drag swabs – Salmonella Enteritidis
  • Cake and icing – pH, moisture, fat

How Do I Enroll in a Food Proficiency Testing Program?

Simply complete the form and our Lab+ team will reach out about food proficiency testing for your lab.

Please note that these services are not accredited under ISO 17043.