FAPAS® is an internationally recognised provider of proficiency testing schemes and external quality assessment materials for analytical laboratories, particularly in the food, water, environmental, and microbiology sectors. Established in 1990, FAPAS offers a wide range of proficiency tests and reference materials designed to help laboratories evaluate and demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of their analytical results, supporting quality assurance and compliance with international standards such as ISO/IEC 17043 and ISO/IEC 17025. Its programmes use real-world sample matrices and rigorous statistical reporting to provide laboratories with independent performance assessments and insights for improvement.
