This training course offers an in-depth exploration of ISO 17034:2016 – General Requirements for the Competence of Reference Material Producers. The standard specifies the criteria that producers of reference materials (RMs) must meet to ensure the quality and reliability of their materials. Participants will learn how to establish and maintain a management system that guarantees technical competence and consistent production of high-quality RMs.

Key topics covered include:

• Understanding the requirements for the production, characterization, and certification of reference materials.
• Quality management principles and risk-based thinking specific to RM production.
• Documentation, traceability, and ensuring the integrity of RMs throughout their life cycle.
• Evaluation of homogeneity and stability, and proper statistical approaches for certification of reference materials.

This course is designed for ABs, reference material producers, quality assurance managers, and laboratory professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of the standard and ensure compliance in RM production.