Burcu Binici, in the framework of a successful academic exchange, delivered a lecture at the University of Tartu, in Estonia, on 14-15 April 2026, focused on CRM  Production based on ISO 17034:2016.
Key important topics were presented, such as production of certified reference material based on the ISO 17034:2016, selection and use of reference materials, chemical analysis and traceability and quality assurance in laboratories. The lecture also addressed various take-away questions and answers, to engage and open an interactive discussion with the students.
These activities are very important for the ScreenFood project to raise awareness, share expertise and best practices, as well as to create impact of the project ongoing research and deliverables.
CRM production based on the ISO 17034, Part 1: Basics, definitions, types and properties of CRMs; selection handling and storage of CRMs; evaluation of method performance using CRMs; production requirements of CRMs; main steps in CRM production; material handling, processing and storage; metrological traceability of CRM certified values.
CRM production based on the ISO 17034, Part 2: Homogeneity of CRM material, evaluation of homogeneity, uncertainty due to homogeneity; evaluation of stability, uncertainty due to limited stability; CRM characterisation strategies; uncertainty of CRM reference values; labelling CRMs; CRM certificates; examples of CRM production.
The slides of the lectures are available from here.