Fitness for the intended use of analytical equipment and systems

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Analytical equipment is a fundamental part of all chemical and biological analytical laboratories. It is crucial to make sure that equipment is fit for its intended use ("qualified"), properly installed, operating correctly, stable and suitably calibrated.

This leaflet outlines the role and handling of analytical equipment and systems in a laboratory dealing with the analysis of chemical elements and molecules. It forms an introduction to topics being considered by the Eurachem Analytical Equipment and Systems Qualification Working Group.

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The leaflet is currently available in English.

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Notes

1. Dates show date of publication of the linked file on this website.

2. English edition first published 2025-01-27