Qlip Dairy Reference Materials Calibration & Control

Improve raw material effiiciency with the most accurate calibration and control samples for your dairy testing instruments – Provided by Europe’s largest milk testing laboratory.

How Qlip Assures Accuracy

With our 15 Million raw milk samples tested anually, Qlip is Europe’s largest milk testing laboratory. Our ISO 17025 accreditation and rigorous quality standard ensure unmatched reliability.

2.5 Million Samples

Milk Quality payment samples routinely analysed on behalf of leading processors including FrieslandCampnia, Bel Leerdammer, and DOC.

12 Million Herd Records

Herd Recording samples tested on behalf of CRV Delta, which runs the world’s largest Milk Recording Program globally.

150000+ Controls Anually

Over 150,000 control samples of raw milk analysed each year to assure the quality of routine testing.

Quality Assurance Standards

Rose Gottlieb & Kjeldahi Analyses

200,000+

Performed anually with 90% carried out in duplicate

Uncertainty of Measurement

0.01%

For both fat and protein – industry-leading precision

The Impact of Accuracy Improvement

With our 15 Million raw milk samples tested anually, Qlip is Europe’s largest milk testing laboratory. Our ISO 17025 accreditation and rigorous quality standard ensure unmatched reliability.

Example Calculation

500 farms with 750,000 kg annual production each
375 million kg total annual milk supply
0.01% accuracy improvement in protein testing

Annual Savings

Protein Savings

£2,25,000

Monthly: £18,750

Fat Savings

£1,12,500

Monthly: £9,375

Lactose Savings

£25,000

Monthly: £1,875

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Complete Calibration & Control Portfolio

Browse our full range of ISO 17025 accredited reference materials. Click any category to expand the product list and access our webshop.

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Raw Milk Calibration Samples

Calibration sets for raw milk analysers — fat, protein, lactose & more

Product Type Parameters Action
MCS7 Extended fat range only Calibration Fat 0–6%
Extended fat range only – fatty acids (FA) not included 		Get Quote
MCS17 Full component set Calibration Fat 0–6% · Protein 1.7–5.3% · Lactose 3–6%
+ TS cert • + AC cert • + NC cert Optional certificates for Total Solids, Artificial Casein & Natural Casein available 		Get Quote
MCS17-P6 Extended protein range Calibration Fat 0–6% · Protein 1.7–8% · Lactose 3–6%
Extension of MCS17 – extends protein range up to 8% 		Get Quote
FFD8 Freezing point . 8 samples X 2 Calibration Freezing Point Depression (FPD)
8 – sample calibration set supplied as a duplicate (two identical sets). Used to calibrate FPD to determine added water in raw milk. 		Get Quote
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Raw Milk Control Samples

Daily monitoring of analyser performance — verify against known values

Product Type Parameters Action
Raw Milk Control Individual sample Control Fat · Lactose
Daily use – confirm available levels from order form. Comprehensive parameter data available; certificate to be shared separately. 		Get Quote
RMP-30 34-sample set Control Fat · Protein · Lactose · TS · FPD
34 raw milk samples with comprehensive test data. Available as individual supply or as a monthly set of 34 samples. 		Get Quote
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Processed Milks Control Samples

Control samples for homogenised & processed milk analysers

Product Type Parameters Action
Homogenised Milk Control Processed milk Control Fat · Protein · Lactose · Total Solids · Urea · NPN · Casein · FPD
Homogenised (processed) milk control. 		Get Quote
Pasteurised Milk Content Here
Goat’s Milk & Cream Content Here
Buttermilk Content Here
NIR Samples Content Here
Butter Content Here
Cheese Content Here
Whey Content Here
Milk Powder Content Here

Sample Preparation Guidelines

Scan this QR code for instant access to our complete sample preparation protocol – covering waterbath temperature, homogenisation, visual inspection, and storeage requirements. Also available as a downloadable PDF guide for our webshop.

Waterbath Control & Calibration Sample Rack

To complement our popular Calibration & Control Samples, LABTEK Services Ltd now offers a customised Waterbath Sample Rack to assist correct warming of the sample.

Product Code

47.5/2/K/3

6 Place Configuration . Customised versions available on request

Sample Preparation Guidelines

Temperature Control

Preheat samples to 40 ±2°C for no more than 15 minutes for Milk/Whey Samples. Additional 5 minutes may be required for Cream Samples.

Water Level

Ensure the water level of the Waterbath covers the whole sample.

Sample Mixing

Mix the sample thoroughly by inversion ensuring all solidified fat is in suspension and no fat is adhering to the side or top of the container. Do not shake!

Visual Inspection

Do not use samples which have separated or oiled off.

Storage

Samples may be kept at room temperature until tested, provided they are tested within 30 minutes after reaching 40 ±2°C. Remix thoroughly before testing.

Why Choose Qlip Calibration Materials?

Proven Reliability

Trusted by Europe’s largest milk testing laboratory with over 15 million samples tested anually. Our materials have been validated through rigorous testing protocols.

Lowest Uncertainty

Uncertainty of Measurement of 0.01% for fat and protein, achieved through over 2,00,000 annual reference analyses performed in duplicate.

Customisation Available

We offer customised versions of both calibration samples and waterbath racks to meet your specific testing requirements and laboratory setup.

ISO 17025 / ISO 17034 Accreditation

Our laboratory follows internationally recognized ISO standards, ensuring the highest quality standards for all calibration and control samples.

Wide Component Ranges

Raw Milk Calibration Samples with 6% and 5% protein and lactose ranges ensure robust and reliable calibration lines for your instruments.

Significant Cost Savings

Even 0.01% accuracy improvement can save dairy processors thousands annually. Invest in precision, gain substantial ROI.

ISO 17034 Accreditation Achieved

Qlip has achieved ISO 17034 accreditation for the production of certified reference materials, demonstrating the highest standards of competence, quality assurance, and traceability in reference material production.

Get in Touch

Contact LABTEK Services Ltd to discuss your calibration and control sample requirements.

Address

108 Preston Grove Yeovil Somerset BA20 2DA United Kingdom

Contact Details

Tel: 00 44 193473824

Email: sales@labtekservices.co.uk

Website

www.labtekservices.co.uk

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company

Control Sample Document

Download our QLIP control sample document, which provides further details of the extensive range available for monitoring your FTIR/NIR Analyser using QLIP reference materials.

Sample Preparation Protocol

Full protocol covering waterbath settings (40-42 C), homogenisation requirements, visual inspection criteria, and storage guidance. Scan the QR code in the Products Section for instant mobile access.