The following prices refer to participation in one round in the year 2026
and are exclusive of value added tax (VAT).
For participants from outside the EU, customs charges may have to be paid by the
recipient in the destination country.
The shipping costs for countries that are not mentioned in the table below are available on request.
Parameter group
Proficiency Testing Item
Volume per PT-item
€ per round
€ container/packaging/shipping/transport
Major Ions N180(1)(8)
2
2 * 500 mL + 1 * 250 mL(8)
572,-
(1)
Major Ions N181-N184(1)
2
2 * 500 mL
572,-
(1)
Metals M180(1)(9)
2
1 * 250 mL + 1 * 100 mL(9)
572,-
(1)
Metals M181-M184(1)(2)
2
1 * 250 mL
572,-/593,-(2)
(1)
Volatile Halogenated Hydrocarbons C74, C-CB13(3)
2
1 * 600 mL
630,-
Volatile Halogenated Hydrocarbons C75
2
1 * 600 mL
630,-
BTEX and MTBE B-CB13(3)
2
1 * 600 mL
588,-
Volatile Halogenated Hydrocarbons and BTEX and MTBE CB13(3)
2 + 2
1 * 600 mL
1118,-
Herbicides and Pesticides H003(4)(7), H004(4)
2
2 * 300 mL(7)
825,-
(4)
Herbicides and Pesticides H003(4)(7), H004(4)
2
2 * 1 L(7)
825,-
(4)
Herbicides and Pesticides H003(4)(7), H004(4)
2
4 * 1 L(7)
825,-
(4)
Pesticides in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance PM06(4)(7)
incl. relevant and non-relevant metabolites
2
2 * 1 L(7)
990,-
(4)
Pesticides in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance PM06(4)(7)
incl. relevant and non-relevant metabolites
2
4 * 1 L(7)
990,-
(4)
PM06-E: extended scope pesticides and metabolites in accordance with the Drinking Water Ordinance (acc. list) (10)
-
-
additional 145,-(10)
-
PAH Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons P27(5)
2
2 * 1 L
635,-
(5)
Hydrocarbon Oil Index SP11(5)(6)
2
2 * 1 L
362,-
(5)
Hydrocarbon Oil Index and Phenol Index SP11(5)(6)
2 + 2
2 * 1 L
595,-
(5)
Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals and Artificial Sweeteners AZ13
2
2 * 1 L
625,-
PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PF05
2
1 * 1 L + 2 * 50 mL
819,-
(1) These shipment costs will be charged only once, when the proficiency testing rounds
samples for major ions and metals can be sent together in one parcel.
(2) The higher price refers to rounds M182 and M184 with additional parameters.
(3) In round CB13 the extent of participation is selectable
(VHH, BTEX/MTBE separate or both). Evaluation of the round will be carried out in a joint report.
(4) The listed sample volumes are available. With a higher sample volume, the shipping costs increase.
(5) 24 hours delivery service is necessary for these samples (glas vassels)
(6) In round SP11 the extent of participation is selectable: hydrocarbon oil index and phenol index or hydrocarbon oil index only (selection of phenol index only is not possible). Evaluation will be carried out in a joint report.
(7) For round H003, an additional sample bottle (1 litre) will be provided, and for round PM06, depending on the order (large or small sample quantity),
one or two additional plastic sample bottles (1 litre) will be provided for the determination of AMPA, glufosinate and glyphosate as well as MPPA* (for H003 only, * substance not in the accredited scope).
(8) For the round N180 an additional plastic container (1 * 250 mL) for the determination of DOC, stabilised with HCl, will be provided.
(9) For the round M180 an additional plastic container (1 * 100 mL) for the determination of Hg, stabilised with HCl, will be provided.
(10) extended scope for PM06 (see list), can only be ordered in addition to PM06; further information: annual programme, UBA 2026, (available soon)
Please note our information on the GDPR and the general terms and conditions (GTC) of the IFA.
Your data will be passed on to the Environment Agency Austria (UBA, Umweltbundesamt GmbH) when you register for an interlaboratory comparison with natural samples.
This applies to the following rounds: N180, M180, C75, H003, H004, PM06, PM06-E, P27, SP11, AZ13 and PF05.
Additional service
Price €
container/packaging/shipping/transport €
Trial sample (synthetic) A or B of former PT round on availability
163,- per bottle 95,- from 3rd bottle
on request
late order of synthetic samples from a current round (subject to availability) on an extra shipping day
see price per round of list above
on request
Registration and Invoice:
After the registration,
you will receive a confirmation by e-mail specifying the dispatch date as well as the expected delivery time and
the prices payable for participation in the PT rounds. In the case of orders for real sample profieciency testings, invoicing is carried out on behalf of and for the Environment Agency Austria.
For each order a collective invoice will be sent to you by e-mail. Upon request we can also send it by letter.
Participation in the PT rounds is only possible after full payment has been received. You can contact us if you wish to receive individual (partial) invoices for the PT rounds.
If you have any questions about the invoices
and e-invoicing please do not hesitate to contact
The unsubscribing of an ordered proficiency test within the first two weeks after the binding registration is free of charge.
If a cancellation occurs after this period and before the shipping date, a processing fee of 104 € will apply.
From the day of dispatch, 100 % of the sample and shipping price will be charged.
Evaluation:
Participants will receive a written confirmation of participation where the z-scores
criteria (s), the achieved z-scores and the recoveries are set out in tabular form.
All reports will be made available as pdf files on this website. They can be downloaded and printed.