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New guide: Validation of measurement procedures that include sampling

Separate sampling and analysis compered to In Situ analysis in a field

The Eurachem Sampling Uncertainty Working Group and the Method Validation Working group are pleased to announce the release of a new guide on "Validation of measurement procedures that include sampling". The new Guide is a supplement to existing Eurachem guidance on “The Fitness for Purpose of Analytical Methods” (FPAM) and “Measurement Uncertainty arising from Sampling”.

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Eurachem Autum/Winter 2024 Newsletter available for download

Newletter pagesThe Autumn/Winter 2024 Eurachem Newsletter is now available to download in PDF format [9 Mb]. Printed copies will also be available through National members. This 42nd 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. 

Previous newsletters can be found on the Newsletter page.

New video on terminology in analytical measurement

Scientists arguing about terminology

The Eurachem Education and Training WG have published a short video on the importance of a common language in analytical chemistry.

The video describes why we need consistent terminology, discusses the importance of the JCM International Vocabulary of Metrology, and introduces the latest edition of the Eurachem Guide "Terminology in Analytical Measurement: Introduction to VIM 3 (2023)"

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Performance Evaluation in Non-Quantitative Proficiency Testing - Survey Results

The Eurachem PT working group has published the results of a recent survey on methods of performance evaluation in non-quantitative Proficiency Testing.

The survey aimed to gather information about the performance evaluation of non-quantitative proficiency testing (PT) with a view to providing improved guidance on the topic, and support potential harmonisation of approaches to performance evaluation for this type of PT scheme.

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New Executive Committee roles for 2024

Executive committee members - thumbnail image

One of the main items of business at the 2024 Eurachem General Assembly was the appointment of officers, including the new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, following completion of the 2022-24 Chair's two year term. The new Chair is Eugenia Eftimie Totu of Romania, joined by Helen Cantwell from Ireland as Vice Chair and Daniel Petre of Romania as Secretary.

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