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Our Analytical Equipment and System Qualification Working Group is delighted to issue a new Guide on "The Fitness for Intended Use of Analytical Equipment and Systems".
The third edition of the Eurachem Guide The fitness for purpose of analytical methods was published earlier this year. The Method Validation Working Group are pleased to announce that the second edition of two supplements to this guide are now available.
The second edition of the supplementary document Planning and reporting method validation studies has been updated in line with the third edition of the Fitness for purpose guide and also includes additional information on the extent of validation.
The second edition of the supplementary document Blanks in method validation has also been updated in line with the third edition of the Fitness for purpose guide and now encompasses blanks related to sampling.
The Autumn/Winter 2025 Eurachem Newsletter is now available to download in PDF format. Printed copies will also be available through National members. This 43rd issue includes news from our working groups and liaison organisations, updates on Eurachem guides and leaflets, reports from national Eurachem members, workshop summaries, and news on forthcoming events.
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.
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.
The Autumn/Winter 2025 Eurachem Newsletter is now available to 
