6th Eurachem Workshop on Proficiency Testing
LGC Standards are pleased to be associated with this international workshop on proficiency testing, an event which has proved very productive as a forum where the latest issues and advances in proficiency testing can be openly and vigorously discussed. If there is anything you don't know about proficiency testing then this is the place to find out. If it is not covered in the programme, there are plenty of networking opportunities to ask the experts from PT providers around the world.
Posted On: 10 Jul 2008
Microbiology Laboratory Job Vacancies
We currently have two job vacancies in our busy microbiology laboratories, for further details please contact Tracey Noblett on 01617622540 or by email at tracey.noblett@lgcpt.com.
Posted On: 18 Jun 2008
A New Website For VAM and MfB
A new website has been developed to replace the previous VAM and MfB
websites, this is the UK National Measurement System (NMS) Chemical and
Biological Metrology website - www.nmschembio.org.uk. This website provides
public access to the outputs of the NMS Chemical and Biological Metrology
programme and is managed by LGC Limited under contract with the Department
for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS).
The NMS is responsible for stimulating good measurement practice and enabling business to make accurate and traceable measurements.
Highlights of this website include:
This website also enables UK business to access expert advice and information to help diagnose and solve measurement-related problems and allows those involved with chemical and biochemical measurements to improve the quality, reliability and comparability of measurements.
Posted On: 14 Apr 2008
Microbiology Trial Samples for Sugar Proficiency Testing Scheme (SUPS)
The SUPS scheme is being run in collaboration with ICUMSA (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) a world-wide body which brings together the activities of the National Committees for Sugar Analysis in more than thirty member countries. ICUMSA is the only international organisation concerned solely with analytical methods for the sugar industry. In addition to use by that industry, ICUMSA methods are recognised by authorities such as the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the OIML, the EU, and the US Food Chemicals Codex.
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Posted On: 13 Feb 2008
A new electronic reporting system for legacy QM schemes!
A new electronic reporting system (ERS) for the forthcoming scheme year!
At LGC Standards Proficiency Testing we continually strive to fulfill the needs of our customers. We are therefore delighted to announce the launch of our new Electronic Reporting System (ERS). This has been specifically designed to replace paper documentation in order to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the reports.
The major benefits of ERS include:
- Fast and simple to use
- Reduces transcription errors
- No paperwork, no jammed faxes, no lost reports
- Submit results 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Reports emailed directly to your inbox or to download from our website
- Reports in days of round closing not weeks
- Saves you time, helps keep you in control
Following the successful trials that took place in rounds 137 and 139 of QWAS, we are pleased to announce that the ERS will be ‘going live’ for all QMS, QWAS, QGS and QMIS rounds taking place this year. The ERS will be the primary way of reporting results for all of these schemes. We will not be supplying Analysis Request Forms automatically this year and these should only be requested if you cannot gain access to or you have problems with the ERS.
The first distribution will be QMS and this is due to be despatched Monday 21st January 2008.
We understand that changing the way results are submitted will raise a number of questions, therefore we have produced a document that explains how the ERS works. The document can be downloaded by clicking here.
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Posted On: 08 Jan 2008