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Calibration of equipment and estimation of uncertainty

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

In this course, concepts of calibration and the estimation of its uncertainty are clarified, both for direct measurement equipment and for instrumental calibration. This will help you to better understand the equipment available in the laboratory and to have greater control over it, minimizing risks and complying with the Quality System according to UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. To support this, practical examples will also be provided.

Challenge Test for Listeria monocytogenes. Requirements for testing laboratories

Scheduled Courses

In-Person / Streaming

The Challenge Test is a key tool for validating the shelf life of food products, especially in ready-to-eat items. Its proper execution is critical for food safety and regulatory compliance. With the Challenge Test, it is possible to evaluate the ability of a food product to inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, such as Listeria monocytogenes, one of the most relevant pathogens in the food industry due to its ability to grow in diverse environments.

This course will provide you with the necessary foundations to:

· Design a solid Challenge Test plan in compliance with regulations.

· Select matrices, strains, inoculation, and storage conditions.

Enumeration of Somatic Coliphages in Water

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In-Person / Streaming

In the course, we will cover the implementation of the somatic coliphage enumeration method in water using standardized methods (ISO 10705-2:2001 / ISO 10705-3:2003), both with and without sample concentration, to allow for low counts in accordance with legislation.

Evaluation in Participation in Proficiency Testing Exercises

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

In this course, we guide you on how to make the most of your participation in interlaboratory comparison exercises, while also analyzing in detail the required reference documentation, including its specific requirements (NT-03 and G-ENAC-14). We cover both the evaluation of the results obtained and the assessment of the providers involved in these exercises.

G-ENAC-25. Risk Analysis for Participation in Proficiency Testing for Internal Calibrations

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

Starting from September 2024, all accredited laboratories performing internal calibrations will be required to carry out a risk analysis to determine whether participation in interlaboratory comparisons is necessary. This analysis will take into account the specific context of each laboratory, the activities it performs, and other methods that ensure the validity of the results. In this course, we will guide you step by step to master how to effectively conduct this risk analysis. We will provide you with all the key concepts to thoroughly understand how to evaluate risks, following the guidelines of G-ENAC 25, and help you apply best practices so that your laboratory complies with NT03 and can confidently face your analysis. An Excel risk analysis sheet is included. It is only compatible with Microsoft Office.

Information Security for Laboratories – UNE–EN ISO/IEC 27001:2017

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In-Person / Streaming

This course aims to combine the requirements of ISO 17025 for laboratories with the application requirements of ISO 27001, given the growing importance of confidentiality, maintenance, and integrity of records, as well as the risks associated with their loss. It is a compilation of best practices for implementing security management measures, specifically focused on laboratories, which protect information and assure clients that their data is secure.

Instrumental Technique: ICP-MS

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e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We will introduce you to the minimum parameters to consider for the proper definition of an ICP-MS method and its control. The concept of Instrumental Calibration will be reviewed in its different approaches (curve fitting with multiple points, use of the response factor, with and without internal standard, with and without matrix) and the criteria for its evaluation. We will clarify and work on the validation parameters (linearity, trueness, and precision) as well as the estimation of the uncertainty of the results.

Laboratory Waste Management

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e-Learning

It is important to clarify good practices within a laboratory, regardless of the type of laboratory or the tests performed. It is also essential to understand the categories of non-hazardous waste that may be generated, as well as the different categories of hazardous waste and their incompatibilities. Knowing how to respond to accidents or incidents related to waste management is crucial. In addition, it is necessary to explain the proper procedures for transferring and handling generated waste. Understanding waste classifications according to applicable regulations, as well as their identification and labeling, is fundamental. All of these aspects aim to provide an appropriate management system for laboratories based on their waste generation, ensure the proper functioning of a laboratory—even in the management of hazardous or non-hazardous waste—and guarantee that waste management is carried out correctly and in compliance with current legislation.

Quality Assurance of Measurements: Control Charts

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e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We explain how to comply with UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for conducting Quality Assessment of tests. In this course, we will focus on control charts: their design, implementation, and interpretation, in order to evaluate trends in the obtained results.

Quality Control in Microbiological Testing

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In-Person / Streaming

We teach you how to create control charts using the results from the validation of your analytical methods. You will learn how to use and evaluate the results of proficiency tests in which you participate. Additionally, we will introduce other control techniques to apply to your methods, such as tolerances, duplicates, and more.

Quality Control in Physicochemical Testing

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In-Person / Streaming

We help you plan and develop a Quality Control Plan for your tests, ensuring that the results obtained meet the specified requirements. We describe the different quality control techniques, tolerances, control charts, proficiency tests, duplicates, etc., as well as how to obtain the reference values for comparing results, taking validation into account. This way, you will comply with UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ensure that your results remain under control.

Reference Strains and Culture Media Control

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e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We will explain how to work with reference strains and their application in culture media controls, validations, and quality controls, in accordance with UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017, taking into account UNE–EN ISO 11133:2014. We will also cover the different types of culture media and their controls, the various types of strains and reference materials, their preservation and handling, related procedures, and the records required to demonstrate traceability of the processes performed.

Regulation 808: Operation of Analytical Methods for Residues of Pharmacologically Active Substances Used in Food-Producing Animals

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e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

Risk management in ISO 17025 laboratories

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e-Learning

Become an expert in risk management and ensure quality in your laboratory! The ISO 17025 standard requires laboratories to assess and manage risks that could compromise the quality of their testing and calibration. This 100% online course will provide you with the necessary tools to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks in the laboratory environment, using your system’s tools and focusing on the key points where ISO 17025 requires you to evaluate them.

UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Standard Inspection Bodies

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e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

The main objective of this course is to present in a simple way the requirements applicable to Inspection Bodies as described in the reference standard UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020.

By facilitating its understanding, the aim is to support the implementation of the requirements so that the Bodies can demonstrate their technical competence, regardless of whether they are inspection bodies type A, B, or C.

UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard

Scheduled Courses

e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

The requirements of the new revision of UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 are discussed to implement a quality system in accordance with them, with particular emphasis on the new aspects introduced in this update. The novelty of this course is that the standard is reviewed from the laboratory’s perspective, including practical examples and real-world insights drawn from extensive experience as auditors in analytical laboratory activities.

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