This program is meant for Reference Material Producers to know about standard ISO 17034:2016 “General requirements for the competence of reference material producers”. Reference materials play an important role in measurement process. They are used for method validation, calibration interlaboratory comparisons and quality control.
Reference material producers need to demonstrate the scientific and technical competence to ensure the quality of Reference materials produced.This program aims to develop a good understanding and interpretation of ISO 17034:2016 from Reference material producer’s angle like how to plan for RM production, steps to follow and requirements for preparing the reference materials. Most of the requirements in this International Standard apply to those evolving areas, especially regarding Characterization and assignment of property value to reference material, assessment of homogeneity and stability results, metrological traceability of reference material and other aspects, as appropriate.