Interlaboratory comparisons
ILC – Interlaboratory Comparisons – organization, performance and evaluation of measurements or tests of the same or similar facilities, by at least two laboratories, in accordance with predefined conditions (EN ISO / IEC 17043, 3.4).
GREEN ANGEL organizes inter-laboratory tests in the field of mechanical and chemical requirements (content and emission) of wood-based products. After testing, GREEN ANGEL experts develop a measurement evaluation report based on the ISO / IEC 17043 standard.
- Benefits for laboratories:
- the ability to analyze the conduct of research and thus check the quality of your work,
- receiving materials for analysis in order to improve the staff and method and to introduce possible corrective and preventive actions,
- the ability to check staff proficiency,
- reducing the cost of validating methods used by the laboratory,
- providing information on the uncertainty used,
- providing organizations assessing the competence of laboratories with evidence confirming the quality and reliability of performed analyzes,
- providing additional elements of trust for customers, thereby avoiding additional costs caused by the complaint handling process,
- comparison with other units,
- obtaining accreditation.