Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry

"This textbook is part of the EURACHEM initiative aiming at promoting best laboratory practices … . On the way for high quality measurements there are external quality assurance (QA) requirements on the quality management system … and external QA measures (e.g., interlaboratory tests). This book covers all these topics … in a form that can be used for training, teaching and continuing studies. … The book will serve as an advanced textbook for analytical chemistry students … and excellent source of course materials for lecturers." (International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2005)

"This book is aimed to give a help to get started, because it provides basic information in all fields that are of interest for quality assurance in chemical measurement regarding management as well as technical requirements. It is also very valuable for all those leaving the university to get ready for the job interview … . This practical guidebook is highly recommended to managers and experienced staff in industry, and service laboratories, advanced students in analytical chemistry … professionals, quality and proficiency testing consultants." (Advances in Food Science - AFS, Vol. 26 (2), 2004)

"The book’s topic Quality assurance (QA) in analytical chemistry is a focus of the activities of many laboratories in industry and research institutions. … provides a good introduction to many aspects of QA and a comprehensive overview of the capabilities of quality promoting tools. … This book can be recommended to scientists, technical personnel and students … . the book is particularly useful for teachers. For the staff of an analytical laboratory, it is a mine of information, inspiration and practical advice." (A. Zschunke, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Vol. 381, 2005)

"This advanced EURACHEM textbook is designed for training, teaching and continuing studies providing an in-depth buteasy to understand coverage of Quality Assurance in Chemical Measurement. The CD-ROM accompanying the book contains course materials of ten experienced specialists in the field … . It is the aim of this book to give a help to get started. … It is also very valuable for all those leaving the university, before they seek their first employment and to get ready for the job interview." (Metrohm–Information, Vol. 34 (1), 2005)

"This book takes a novel … approach to presenting a topic as potentially difficult as QA. The book is based on about 700 PowerPoint slides and all are presented in hardcopy printout form. … There is often a good sequence of slides that presents enough information … . this book has a place on the shelf of most analytical labs who operate under appropriate QA regulations, or who have NATA registration. The CD will certainly be a useful resource … ." (P. Marriott, Chemistry in Australia, June, 2004)

"This book is addressed to laboratory analysts (experts and invoices) and their trainers or teachers. Each book chapter is written by an expert in the corresponding field. The accompanying CD contains more than 700 Power Point slides, ready for use as training tools … . In addition, the accompanying CD might be a very useful tool for trainers. … The book and CD together contain sufficient material for at least a one-week QA training course." (Andreas Roth, Quality Assurance Journal, Vol. 8 (3), 2004)

"The application of quality assurance techniques has lead to major improvements in many products and services. This advanced textbook is designed for training of analysts and potential analysts in these techniques. … Each chapter has been written by experts in the field, who have direct experience of lecturing on or utilising the techniques. … The accompanying CD contains over 700 PowerPoint slides, which can be used for presentations." (LabPlus International, Vol. 18 (1), 2004)