Checking, also by inspection, the analytical accuracy of the 26 laboratories within the network of the Breeders Associations and training and updating laboratory technicians and staff.

Production of reference material and certified reference material.

• fat, protein, lactose and urea standards in cow milk; fat, protein, lactose and urea standards in buffalo, sheep and goat milk
• somatic cell standards
• standards in powdered milk certified for determining totals of protein
• milk standards certified for determining urea content; carrying out ring tests (evaluation tests between laboratories) for comparison of analysis results:
  • determining fat and protein content with (reference methods) - two-monthly (14 participants) on raw milk.
  • determining fat, protein, lactose, somatic cell content, preventative research, cryoscopic point, pH and urea with (routine methods) - two-monthly (60 participants) on raw milk.
  • determining urea content (25 participants) on heat treated milk.
  • determining bacteria content (30 participants) on freeze-dried milk.
  • determining somatic cell content (60 participants) on heat treated milk