Welcome to Eurachem

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Welcome to Eurachem, a network of organisations in Europe having the objective of establishing a system for the international traceability of chemical measurements and the promotion of good quality practices. It provides a forum for the discussion of common problems and for developing an informed and considered approach to both technical and policy issues. It provides a focus for analytical chemistry and quality related issues in Europe.

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Key topics

Check the Task Views below to find all the Eurachem resources for key topics:

or use Tags to find information on many other topics.

  

Forthcoming Events

11 Mar 2026Establishing and ensuring method performance - Essentials of method validation, internal quality control and proficiency testing
10 May 2026Quality in Analytical Measurements: Uncertainty Evaluation and Interpretation of Results
14 May 2026Eurachem General Assembly 2026
28 Sep 202611th Eurachem PT Workshop - Sept 2026
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Recent News

  • Czech translation of "Basic instructions for PT" leaflet

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    Thanks to our colleagues at Eurachem-CZ, the PT working group has published a Czech translation of our Information Leaflet, "Basic instructions for participants in a proficiency testing scheme".

    This leaflet contains a comprehensive checklist outlining the key steps to consider when participating in a proficiency testing (PT) scheme, and includes essential tips to help participants avoid common mistakes and achieve successful outcomes.

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  • Eight Bulgarian translations of PT information leaflets

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    More translations of PT leaflets! Thanks to our colleagues in Bulgaria, the PT working group has released eight information leaflet updates, including three in Bulgarian for the first time.  

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  • New Turkish translations of PT information leaflets

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    Thanks to the efforts of our colleages in Turkey Europe, the PT working group has published new Turkish translations of ten of our Information Leaflets on PT topics, bringing the Turkish translations up to date with the most recent updates. 

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  • Equipment and System Qualification leaflet available in Farsi

    Q pyramid FarsiThanks to hard work by our colleagues in Iran, the leaflet on Equipment and System Qualification is now available in Farsi.

    The leaflet “Fitness for the intended use of analytical equipment and systems”, introduces the role and handling of analytical equipment and systems in laboratories.

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  • New Information Leaflet on performance of 'binary' tests

    The Eurachem Qualitative Analysis Working Group has released a new Information Leaflet on "Performance Assessment of Binary
    Output Examinations in Medical Laboratories".

    The leaflet introduces the use of false response rates for performance assessments and shows how confidence intervals for the different rates are used in assessment against clinical performance criteria.

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