The 13th SMIIC MC Training within the SMIIC MC Work Plan 2024 – 2026 V1 was the Training on ISO 17034 Technical Requirements for Competence of Reference Material Producers  that took place on the 19 November 2024 virtually, technically hosted by SMIIC General Secretariat. 25 experts participated in the training.

The training was hosted by NMI: TÜBİTAK UME

General Description: The training covers the technical and production details to deal with the requirements for the reference material production.

Objective, expected outcome: To provide knowledge about production of reference materials according to ISO 17034 standard.

Who should attend: The training would be attended by staff working in National Metrology Institutes, Designated Institutes and other organizations who are interested in production of reference materials.

References:

ISO 17034:2016 General requirements for the competence of reference materials producers
ISO 33405:2024-Reference materials- Approaches for characterization and assessment of homogeneity and stability

Lecturer/s:  Dr. Alper İşleyen (alper.isleyen@tubitak.gov.tr)

Time Schedule: 10:30 – 14:00

Subject/Activities:

 General Information for Reference Materials
-Definitions
- CRMs vs RMs
-CRM Types
-Application Areas of CRMs
-Proper Selection of RMs
-Evaluation of CRM uncertainties
-Evaluation of Method Performance by CRMs
-Databases, Producers, Useful Links
 ISO 17034 Technical Requirements for Reference Material Producers
-Main Steps and Requirements for Production of RMs
-Production Planning & Control
-Handling , Storage & Processing of RMs
-Measurement Procedures & Equipment, Data Integrity & Evaluation
-Metrological Traceability
-Assessment of Homogeneity, Stability & Characterization
-Assignment of Property Value and Uncertainty
-RM Documents, Labels & Distribution Service
-Control of Quality & Technical Records
-Management of Non-Confirming Work & Complaints