Foreign criteria and programs
The concept of measurement quality assurance (MQA) as embodied in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) programs is not generally used within European programs for testing or accreditation. Although the essential elements of quality control and quality assurance are in the European programs, the concept of testing the capability of the laboratory itself, in terms of its performance for the designated measurements, may not be included. Rather, the European programs use the concept of periodic calibration of laboratory reference standards against the next highest level of standards. Thus, they embody the concept of measurement traceability to appropriate primary standards. Within Europe a series of calibration accreditation programs has been established in the various countries tied together through a multilateral agreement. The radiation measurement programs are based on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 series of standards. The purpose of this paper is to outline the overall operation of European Accreditation Programs in the radiation calibration and measurement areas. The operation of the radiation measurement programs of the National Measurement Accreditation Service (NAMAS) in the United Kingdom is described in detail along with other European programs. The manner in which these programs relate to individual dosimetry service programs is also described.
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2008-02-12
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Authors: | Swinth, K.L. ; Thompson, I.M.G. |
Subject: | instrumentation related to nuclear science and technology | isotopes and radiation sources | RADIATION MONITORS | CALIBRATION STANDARDS | DOSEMETERS | PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY | RADIATION SOURCES | RADIATION PROTECTION | UNITED KINGDOM | PERFORMANCE TESTING | FRANCE | FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY | USA | SPECIFICATIONS | QUALITY ASSURANCE | LABORATORIES | INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS |
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