food
Food Pathogens
Scheme 26FP1
- Pathogen detection and identification
- Salmonella spp.
- Listeria monocytogenes
- + 2 more...
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food
Food Non-Pathogens
Scheme 26NP1
- Total Plate Count (TPC)
- Coliforms enumeration
- E. coli enumeration
- + 2 more...
food
Chocolate Testing
Scheme 26CH1
- Microbiological analysis of chocolate
- Indicator organisms
- Quality parameters
food
Meat Microbiology
Scheme 26MM1
- Meat microbiology
- Total viable count
- Indicator organisms
- + 1 more...
food
Seafood Microbiology
Scheme 26SF1
- Seafood microbiology
- Vibrio species
- Marine pathogens
- + 1 more...
food
Big 6 E. coli
Scheme 26MX1
- Pathogenic E. coli detection
- E. coli 1 (Big 6)
- E. coli 2 (Big 6)
pharmaceutical
Sterility Testing
Scheme 26ST1
- Sterility testing
- Microbial contamination detection
- Aseptic technique validation
pharmaceutical
Cosmetics/Lotion Testing
Scheme 26PH1
- Cosmetic microbiology
- Preservative efficacy
- Microbial limit testing
- + 1 more...
pharmaceutical
Pharm Herbal Preparation/Tea
Scheme 26PH2
- Herbal product microbiology
- Natural product testing
- Microbial limit testing for botanicals
pharmaceutical
Pharm Capsules/Tablets
Scheme 26PH3
- Solid dosage form microbiology
- Tablet/capsule contamination testing
- Microbial limit testing
environmental
Potable Water and Beverages
Scheme 26CSP-01
- Potable water microbiology
- Beverage water analysis
- Coliform detection
- + 2 more...
environmental
Environmental Waters
Scheme 26EW-01
- Environmental water analysis
- Surface water microbiology
- Wastewater indicators
- + 2 more...
environmental
Sludge Analysis
Scheme 26SL1
- Sludge microbiology
- Biosolids analysis
- Indicator organisms in sludge
veterinary
Veterinary Microbiology
Scheme 26VMS-01
- Veterinary microbiology
- Animal pathogen detection
- Zoonotic organism identification
- + 1 more...
electrical
IP Testing
Scheme 26e44-1A
- IP Test 1X, 2X, 3X
- IP Test X1, X2, X3
- IP Test X4, X5, 4X, 5X
- + 1 more...
electrical
Ball Pressure Testing
Scheme 26e26-1
- Ball Pressure <100°C
- Ball Pressure 100°C to 150°C
- Ball Pressure >150°C
electrical
Heating Tests
Scheme 26e32
- Heating – Switches
- Heating – Transformers
- Heating – Switch Mode Supply
electrical
EMC Testing
Scheme 26e40-1
- EMC – Conducted Emissions
- EMC – Radiated Emissions
environmental
Cooling Water Testing
Scheme 26LG01
- Cooling water microbiology
- Legionella detection
- Total Legionella count
food
Food Factory Hygiene
Scheme 26SW1
- General Hygiene swab analysis
- Gram Negative Organisms detection
- Gram Positive Organisms detection
2026 Program Schedule
Key dates for upcoming rounds. Dates subject to change.
| Program Name | Scheme ID | Enroll Close | Dispatch Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Pathogens | 26FP1 | 12-Jan-26 | 2-Feb-26 | Register |
| Food Non-Pathogens | 26NP1 | 12-Jan-26 | 2-Feb-26 | Register |
| Chocolate Testing | 26CH1 | 9-Mar-26 | 30-Mar-26 | Register |
| Meat Microbiology | 26MM1 | 20-Apr-26 | 11-May-26 | Register |
| Seafood Microbiology | 26SF1 | 16-Mar-26 | 6-Apr-26 | Register |
| Big 6 E. coli | 26MX1 | 2-Feb-26 | 23-Feb-26 | Register |
| Sterility Testing | 26ST1 | 27-Apr-26 | 18-May-26 | Register |
| Cosmetics/Lotion Testing | 26PH1 | 2-Mar-26 | 23-Mar-26 | Register |
| Pharm Herbal Preparation/Tea | 26PH2 | 1-Jun-26 | 22-Jun-26 | Register |
| Pharm Capsules/Tablets | 26PH3 | 7-Sep-26 | 28-Sep-26 | Register |
| Potable Water and Beverages | 26CSP-01 | TBA | 21-Mar-26 | Register |
| Environmental Waters | 26EW-01 | 6-Apr-26 | 27-Apr-26 | Register |
| Sludge Analysis | 26SL1 | 14-Sep-26 | 5-Oct-26 | Register |
| Veterinary Microbiology | 26VMS-01 | TBA | 8-Jun-26 | Register |
| IP Testing | 26e44-1A | 14-Sep-26 | 1-Oct-26 | Register |
| Ball Pressure Testing | 26e26-1 | 3-Aug-26 | 20-Aug-26 | Register |
| Heating Tests | 26e32 | 2-Mar-26 | 19-Mar-26 | Register |
| EMC Testing | 26e40-1 | 30-Jun-26 | Ongoing | Register |
| Cooling Water Testing | 26LG01 | 9-Feb-26 | 2-Mar-26 | Register |
| Food Factory Hygiene | 26SW1 | 23-Feb-26 | 16-Mar-26 | Register |