Quality Systems in Analytical Measurements

  1. Graham Currell

Published Online: 20 MAR 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9780470511282.ch4

Book Title

Analytical Techniques in the Sciences: Analytical Instrumentation Performance Characteristics and Quality

Analytical Techniques in the Sciences: Analytical Instrumentation Performance Characteristics and Quality

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How to Cite

Currell, G. (ed) (2007) Quality Systems in Analytical Measurements, in Analytical Techniques in the Sciences: Analytical Instrumentation Performance Characteristics and Quality, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470511282.ch4

Editor Information

  1. University of the West of England at Bristol, Bristol, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 MAR 2007
  2. Published Print: 1 JUL 2000

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471999003

Online ISBN: 9780470511282

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Keywords:

  • quality systems;
  • quality standards;
  • proficiency testing;
  • system sustainibility;
  • equipment qualification

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Why is a Quality System Needed?

  • What is a Quality System?

  • Benefits of a Quality System

  • Top-Down and Bottom-Up

  • Approaches to Quality

  • Quality Standards and Accreditation

  • Valid Analytical Measurement (VAM) Programme

  • Proficiency Testing and Certified Reference Materials

  • Validated Methods

  • System Suitability Testing

  • Equipment Qualification

  • Quality Control of Instrument Performance

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