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Obtaining accreditation under the requirements of UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17034 represents the recognition of the technical competence of reference material producers (RMP).
RMP entities that obtain this accreditation are recognized for offering their clients reference materials developed through a quality management system, which develops and creates these materials, ensuring the metrological traceability of the certified value to an established reference.
Verify the quality of your reference materials with ISO 17034
UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17034 is the standard that establishes the general requirements for assessing the competence of reference material producers (RMP). It sets out both technical and management requirements to ensure the competence of such producers and to maintain a quality management system that allows the competent production of certified reference materials.
ISO 17034 aims to guarantee the quality and traceability of certified reference materials (CRM) produced by such RMPs.
The use of certified reference materials produced by accredited producers according to ISO 17034 requirements is becoming increasingly common among accredited laboratories and other entities that require reference samples to validate or verify the reliability of the data issued in their analytical processes.
This international standard provides a high level of quality assurance, ensuring that reference material standards are reliable and competently produced by evaluating different factors:
- The operation of the Management System
- The technical competence of the staff
- The suitability of the production plan
- The homogeneity and stability of the reference materials produced
- The traceability of the certified values to a valid reference
- The proper issuance of reference material documentation
- The adequacy of the distribution process for reference materials
The implementation of UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17034 is key for RMPs, as it provides the necessary recognition in terms of traceability and quality of their CRMs:
- Demonstrates competence in the production of reference materials
- Promotes compliance with international standards
- Reduces possible costs for the organization by keeping processes under control
- Creates a competitive advantage in the market, since CRMs supplied by accredited RMPs are increasingly requested by laboratory assessment entities.
Achieve UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17034 with GSC
What sets us apart in ISO 17034 accreditation?
- We provide the documentation basis of the quality management system for the reference standard ISO 17034.
- We help define, according to the nature and needs of each entity, the processes to establish the assignment of traceable reference values and their uncertainty.
- We collaborate in the development and/or provide support tools to achieve the expected objectives, such as Excel sheets for assigned value calculation, sample stability evaluation, etc.
- We provide tools to perform equipment calibration.
- On-site visits or video calls according to their preferences, using advanced technology for this purpose.
- Between visits or conferences, you can keep in touch with us and move forward with resolving your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions about UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17034
What are certified reference materials according to ISO 17034?
Reference material characterized by a valid metrological procedure for one or more specified properties, accompanied by a reference material certificate providing the value of the specified property, its associated uncertainty, and a statement of metrological traceability.
They are usually used by testing and calibration laboratories to verify the validity of their results in activities such as method verification or validation, quality control, etc.
What is the traceability of certified reference materials?
When CRMs are produced, the metrological traceability of the certified values must be ensured. The RMP must provide evidence of the relationship between the certified value and an established reference value of high metrological quality, usually expressed in International System (SI) units.
Who are certified reference material producers?
It is an organization with the capability to produce reference materials and that provides information about its materials through certificates including the material property value, its associated uncertainty, and a statement of metrological traceability.
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