Presentation Profile
What Does ISO 17034 Accreditation of Reference Materials Mean for Your Quality Control Laboratory
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2019 - 8:50 AM - 9:50 AM
Room: Orchid Room
Main Author
Dan Biggerstaff - LGC Standards
Abstract:
The importance of having accurate reference materials for analytical instrument calibration and quality control for use in the Quality Control Laboratory cannot be overstated. These reference materials impact many aspects of production and operation. Errors and bias in the stated concentrations can have a direct impact on production efficiency. While the overall process for making reference materials is straight forward, there are many aspects that affect the accuracy and quality of the final product. ISO 17034 was written specifically for reference material manufacturers to ensure that the standards they produce are accurate and have well defined uncertainties. The difference between a Reference Material (RM) and a Certified Reference Material (CRM) as defined by ISO 17034 will be discussed. The importance of neat material characterization and traceability, production techniques, reference material verification, and four different components that contribute to the total combined uncertainty will be discussed. ISO 17034 accreditation provides a way for the Quality Control Laboratory to have confidence in the values it is providing to production for process control, product purity, and regulatory matters.
