Table 7.
Reference materials and proficiency test results
| Organizer | Type | Reference | Matrix | Total scores/ %|Z|≤ 2 | Assigned value, mg/Kg | Result, mg/kg | z-Score | Ok? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAPAS | Reference material | TET040RM | Canned fish | Pilchards in tomato sauce | N/A | 16.6 (15,7–17,5) | 16.4 | N/A | YES |
| FAPAS | Quality control material | T27176QC | Canned fish | Not specified | N/A | 216 (186–247) | 204 | N/A | YES |
| FAPAS | Food Chemistry Proficiency Test | 27253 | Canned fish | Tuna chunks in brine | 157 / 73 | 38.5 | 43.6 | 1.4 | YES |
| FAPAS | Food Chemistry Proficiency Test | 27243 | Canned fish | Tuna | 116 / 71 | 128 | 138 | 1.0 | YES |
| FAPAS | Food Chemistry Proficiency Test | 27189 | Canned fish | Pilchards in tomato sauce | 85 / 73 | 153 | 160.3 | 0.6 | YES |
N/A: Not applicable.