Guidance

Proficiency testing (PT) for food and water microbiology: brochures

Public Health England provides PT schemes for food and water microbiology.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 August 2013
• Last updated: 8 January 2015 — See all updates

Documents

Proficiency testing for food and water microbiology

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2013093

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External quality assessment scheme for dialysis water

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External quality assessment scheme for endoscope rinse water

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External quality assessment scheme for hospital waters

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Details

PHE PT schemes are suitable for food and water microbiology laboratories worldwide in the:

• food and water industries
• private sector
• public health and environmental health sectors

The schemes are:

• provided by experts
• driven by impact on public health and quality of service
• uncompromised by commercial pressures

Published 1 August 2013
Last updated 8 January 2015 + show all updates

1. 8 January 2015

   External quality assessment schemes for hospital waters and endoscope rinse water brochures added.

2. 18 December 2014

   External quality assessment scheme for dialysis water brochure added.

3. 1 August 2013

   First published.