This proficiency test aims to support the implementation of Commission
Recommendation 2007/331/EC of 3 May 2007 on the monitoring of acrylamide
levels in food by benchmarking the capabilities of control laboratories for
the determination of acrylamide in crisps.
Participation is open to all analytical laboratories and is free of charge.
However, the total number of participants is restricted to about 60
laboratories. Participation will be accepted in the order of date of
registration through
http://www.irmm.jrc.be/imepapp/registerForComparison.action?comparison=88
Deadline for the registration is 31 July 2007.
Each registered participant will receive about 5 g of test material and will
be asked to perform duplicate analysis using a method of their choice.
Dispatch of the samples is planned for end of August. Participants will be
informed in due time about the exact date and details of the study.
For more information you can contact .
Please note that registration can only be done via the link above.