We are pleased to announce that RIDACOM is now an official partner of Fapas® – one of the world’s most widely recognised proficiency testing providers.

This partnership is particularly important to us because FAPAS® is part of Fera Science, a leading UK scientific organisation with more than 100 years of experience in food safety, agriculture, and environmental science. Drawing on its extensive scientific knowledge and expertise, Fera Science develops trusted solutions used by thousands of laboratories worldwide.

For more than 35 years, Fapas® has supported laboratories in over 130 countries in demonstrating their technical competence, maintaining the quality of their analytical results, and meeting the requirements of international standards.

Through its partnership with Fapas®, RIDACOM now provides direct access to:

• Proficiency Testing programmes for:
  • chemical analysis of food and beverages;
  • microbiological analysis;
  • water and environmental testing;
  • genetically modified organisms (GMOs);
  • cosmetic products;
  • animal feed and agricultural products;
• Quality control and reference materials for routine laboratory quality assurance and analytical method validation.

Why do laboratories around the world choose Fapas®?

• One of the world’s most established providers of proficiency testing programmes.
• Realistic test materials that closely reflect routine laboratory samples.
• Independent and objective performance assessment.
• Detailed expert reports and comprehensive statistical analysis of results.
• UKAS accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2023.

We believe that this partnership will provide laboratories in Bulgaria with easier access to internationally recognised proficiency testing solutions and support them in maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice.

Learn more about Fapas® and the available participation opportunities:

https://ridacom.com/en/products/view/7808

For further information or guidance on selecting the most suitable programmes for your laboratory, our team is at your disposal.