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VSL presents: Pepernoten Proficiency Test<\/h1>\n

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VSL develops first Pepernoten Proficiency Test<\/em><\/h2>\n

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The Pepernoten Proficiency Test is, of course, a playful twist on our serious work. At VSL, we normally run proficiency tests for laboratories and measurement institutes. These tests verify whether their measurement results are reliable and internationally comparable ensuring high quality and trustworthy measurements. <\/p>\n

Want to know more about our proficiency tests? <\/strong>
\nGo to our page VSL Proficiency Tests<\/a><\/p>\n

More information about one of our Proficiency Tests?<\/strong>
\nContact us via vsl@vsl.nl<\/a><\/p>\n

You can find the Standard Pepernoot recipe here:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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