Critical outlook and trends for environmental reference materials at the Measurements & Testing Generic Activity (European Commission)
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Critical outlook and trends for environmental reference materials at the Measurements & Testing Generic Activity (European Commission)
Abstract
It is now well recognised that the quality control (QC) of all types of analyses, including environmental analyses depends on the appropriate use of reference materials. One of the ways to check the accuracy of methods is based on the use of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), whereas other types of (not certified) Reference Materials (RMs) are used for routine quality control (establishment of control charts) and interlaboratory testing (e.g. proficiency testing). The perception of these materials, in particular with respect to their production and use, differs widely according to various perspectives (e.g. RM producers, routine laboratories, researchers). This review discusses some critical aspects of RM use and production for the QC of environmental analyses and describes the new approach followed by the Measurements & Testing Generic Activity (European Commission) to tackle new research and production needs.
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Comments on article "Critical outlook and trends for environmental reference materials at the measurements and testing generic activity".Fresenius J Anal Chem. 2001 Dec;371(8):1083-5. doi: 10.1007/s002160101061. Fresenius J Anal Chem. 2001. PMID: 11798102 No abstract available.
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