It includes a monthly sample of feed and another one of raw material (except in July and August), as well as different specific determinations depending on the product to be treated, so that it can be analysed by participants. The aim of this program is to reach a stable and permanent participation over time of the laboratories working in this field, in order to be able to continuously evaluate the applied methods and monitor the obtained results. At the same time, it allows to comply with the requirements for participation in intercomparison programs which, in some cases, are provided by the competent authorities.
Throughout the process, the organization fully guarantees the confidentiality of the data provided by the participants.