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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.

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.

Instrumental Technique: Chromatography

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e-Learning, In-Person / Streaming

We will introduce you to the minimum parameters to consider for the proper definition of a chromatographic method and for establishing its controls. 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) along with the criteria for its evaluation. We will explain the validation parameters (linearity, trueness, and precision) and the estimation of the uncertainty of the results.

PCR technique according to ISO 17025:2017

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In-Person / Streaming

We will delve into the PCR technique applied to laboratories. We will provide guidelines for its implementation to ensure compliance with the requirements of UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. We will clarify the most significant technical aspects: environmental conditions, validation methods and quality control, and the different systems that use PCR.

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 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.

Trend Evaluation. Quality Control

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In-Person / Streaming

UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard

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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.

Validation and Uncertainty Calculation in Microbiological Testing

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In-Person / Streaming

We provide you with the necessary knowledge to carry out the design, execution, and evaluation of validations in microbiological testing. As a preliminary step, a general reflection is made on specific aspects of the microbiological laboratory that affect validation, such as culture media, reference strains, test procedures, etc. Practical examples are included, allowing you to learn how to estimate the uncertainty of the test method in order to comply with the requirements of UNE–EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

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