RIDACOM is an official partner of Fapas®, providing laboratories with access to some of the most prestigious and internationally recognized Proficiency Testing programs. Together, we aim to be your trusted partner in maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability of laboratory results.
Behind Fapas® stands Fera Science Ltd. (United Kingdom) – one of the leading scientific organizations with more than 100 years of experience in the fields of food safety, agriculture, and environmental science.
For more than 35 years, Fapas® has supported laboratories in over 130 countries in assessing their technical competence, improving the quality and reliability of analytical results, and demonstrating compliance with international standards and accreditation requirements.
Why choose Fapas®?
- One of the world’s most established providers of Proficiency Testing programs, control materials, and reference materials.
- UKAS-accredited provider according to ISO/IEC 17043:2023.
- Trusted by thousands of laboratories in more than 130 countries.
- Extensive portfolio of programs covering a wide range of analytical fields.
- Independent assessment of laboratory competence through detailed analytical reports and statistical evaluation.
- Online platform for managing participation, submitting results, and accessing reports easily.
Participation in Fapas® programs enables laboratories to verify the accuracy and reproducibility of their analytical methods, identify opportunities for improvement, and demonstrate compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and other applicable international standards.
Areas of application:
Fapas® provides Proficiency Testing programs and reference materials in the following areas:
- Food and beverages – chemical and microbiological analysis
- Water and environmental testing – chemical and microbiological analysis
- Animal feed and agricultural products – chemical and microbiological analysis
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)
- Cosmetic products – chemical and microbiological analysis
- Control and reference materials:
- for routine quality control
- for validation and verification of analytical methods
Our goal is to provide laboratories with easier access to some of the most established international solutions for external quality assessment and to be a reliable local partner, offering not only products but also expert support for maintaining high standards in laboratory practice.
If you would like more information or consultation regarding the most suitable programs for your laboratory, our team is at your disposal!