IP Index Protection
(EPTIS ID 591097 / Certificate of Accreditation nº AP-2654)
Inscription
Click on the link below and download your Application Form:
Please fill in all fields correctly, and revise if necessary.
Send the completed form to contato@qualabor.com.br
If you have any difficulties, please contact us and we will help you in the best way possible and ensure that your registration is successful!
E-mail: contato@qualabor.com.br
Phone: +55 (41) 4106-8010
WhatsApp: +55 (41) 99799-1298
Description
The Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) for IP Protection Protection consists of evaluating the characteristics of a sample in comparison to its protection index.
The test must be performed on the provided sample to assess whether it complies or does not comply with the protection ratings IP X5 and IP 4X according to the requirements of IEC 60529. The participating laboratory will have the option to perform the test for only one of the IP ratings or, if preferred, for both. The laboratory’s routine practice shall be used as the procedure for conducting the tests.
Objective
The main objective of the proficiency testing program is to assess the laboratories' capability in performing this test, ensuring the reliability and consistency of the results. Participation allows for the identification of possible deviations, validation of methodologies, improvement of processes, and demonstration of compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. Eligible to participate are accredited laboratories, those in the accreditation process, or those seeking to evaluate their performance in this test.
Evaluation Method
In this program, the following model will be used: Direct Comparison of Results with the Assigned Value.
Reason: Always used in proficiency testing for qualitative assays or sampling, where results are directly compared to the assigned value.
Premise: Based on ISO 13528 guidelines.
Commitment Term
Qualabor’s activities as a proficiency testing provider are carried out with impartiality, and are structured and managed to ensure this characteristic. Qualabor guarantees that the identity of the participants in each program is kept confidential and is only known to those directly involved in its operation. It will only be made public if the participant waives confidentiality. Qualabor also ensures that all information provided by participants will be treated as confidential.
Furthermore, Qualabor guarantees that no commercial, financial, or other pressures will compromise the provider's impartiality. This is ensured through the “Acknowledgment and Agreement Term” signed by Qualabor personnel who are involved in activities that affect the quality of the proficiency testing program.
Schedule
Action | Description | 2025* (IP X5) | 2025* (IP 4X) |
Inscriptions | Registrations should be made through the Inscription Form at the tab “Inscriptions” | Available | Available |
PT’s confirmation | As the participants minimum number is met, the PT is confirmed | May | May |
Samples’ sending/Tests | The PT’s samples will be send to the participants in a sequential or simultaneous manner in accordance with the PT | June to November | June to November |
Final Report | Final report | December | December |
*This schedule can be modified before the round confirmation for Qualabor, client or regulatory bodies necessity.
Investment
To perform only one test (IP x5 or IP 4x):
- Investment*: 1190 USD/EUR per test.
- Payment Method: by bank transfer.
To perform both tests (IP 45):
- Investment*: 1190 USD/EUR for the first trial + 1190 USD/EUR for the second trial = 2380 USD/EUR per registration
For more information:
E-mail: contato@qualabor.com.br
Phone: +55 (41) 4106-8010
WhatsApp: +55 (41) 99799-1298
Accreditation
Qualabor is accredited as a provider of proficiency testing (Certificate Number: AP-2654, ANSI National Accreditation Board - USA) under the ISO/IEC 17043 standard for this program.
Reference Standards
Qualabor's QMS is implemented and effectively maintained according ISO/IEC 17043.
EPTIS
EPTIS helps you find a suitable proficiency testing (PT) scheme for your laboratory (a PT scheme is a coherent series of single rounds). For a large number of schemes we have produced data sheets and collected them in the EPTIS database. What is not included in the database is topical information on next PT rounds. When is the next round, and what is the matrix material this time? This information is too dynamic as to be included in the database. But you can find such details for a selection of schemes in our
PT calendar.
At present, a listing on the database is only open to PT providers from countries that are covered by our so-called coordinators. They check the plausibility of the data sheet submissions and decide on their publication. They speak the language and are ideally familiar with local PT providers and cultural peculiarities. This helps to safeguard a reasonable level of database quality. There is no cost for PT providers who follow this basic mechanism.
Source: EPTIS
Qualabor register every finished programs on EPTIS (European Proficiency Testing Information System) database, informing its technical characteristics to anyone who shows interest.
To access the registration of this PTP, click on the link below:
In case of complaints or appeals regarding any stage of Qualabor's Proficiency Testing Programs, the participant must follow the steps below:
- Send the complaint or appeal to the email pep@qualabor.com.br.
- Qualabor will notify the participant once the message is received.
- Qualabor will assess the complaint/appeal and, if necessary, will implement corrections or corrective actions, communicating the outcome to the participant.
- The participant can monitor the progress or request additional information at any time.
- The participant may challenge the decision if they find it unsatisfactory.
- If an accrediting or regulatory authority requires information related to the programs (such as participant lists or results), the data will be provided, and all affected participants will be notified in writing.
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