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Latest news from the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM)
- IRMM releases new reference material for DAS-68416-4 mass fractionFebruary 14, 2012
ERM-BF432 – a certified reference material for DAS-68416-4 soya available. - New large-sized dried spike - IRMM-1027LJanuary 10, 2012
As part of the successful series of large-sized dried (LSD) spikes of uranium and plutonium produced at IRMM, a new batch, labelled IRMM-1027L has been prepared. - IRMM releases a new reference material for vitaminsDecember 16, 2011
JRC-IRMM has released a new certified reference materials ERM-BD600 which will enable food-testing laboratories to reliably detect and quantify a number of water and fat soluble vitamins in whole milk powder. - IRMM releases a new reference material for stilbenesDecember 12, 2011
JRC-IRMM has released two new certified reference materials ERM-BB386 and ERM-BB389 which will enable food testing laboratories to reliably detect and quantify stilbenes in urine. - Training session on ionising radiation dosimetry in Turkey attracts 106 participantsDecember 09, 2011
A training session organised by JRC-IRMM on 18-19 November 2011 in Çeşme, Turkey, during the Turkish National Conference of Medical Physics attracted 106 participants, comprising scientists, medical physicists and students. - Incident today at IRMMDecember 08, 2011
Today at 12:05, a fire occurred at the main building of the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) at Geel. As a result of the intervention of the fire brigade team, the fire was under control at 13:30. - Seven institutes decide to officialise their collaboration with TrainMiC®December 07, 2011
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of TrainMiC®, seven institutes decided to sign an official collaboration agreement with the JRC-IRMM
- JRC shortlists denaturants to combat alcohol fraudDecember 07, 2011
JRC scientists have identified a shortlist of denaturants that could be used to harmonise denaturing practices at EU level and reduce fraud and tax evasion of alcoholic beverages. The proposed denaturants could potentially replace over 100 different substances currently used in Member States to denature alcohol. - Call for expressions of interest for the provision of journalistic and editing servicesDecember 07, 2011
The IRMM is publishing 1 open position for the provision of journalistic and editing services. These positions are for external experts. - TrainMiC Anniversary new video availableDecember 07, 2011
A video about the 10th anniversary of the JRC's TrainMiC® initiative is now available on the JRC's You Tube channel. TrainMiC® is a life-long learning programme providing training on chemical measurements to laboratory staff, researchers, teachers, decision-makers and accreditation assessors. - A new reference material for C-reactive proteinNovember 07, 2011
- 'Measurement Science in Chemistry' summer school - video availableOctober 17, 2011
A video of the fourth international summer school for the 'Measurement Science in Chemistry' Master's degree is now available. - JRC Convention marks 10th anniversary of TrainMiC®October 11, 2011
On 10 October the JRC opened a three day convention to celebrate the 10th anniversary of TrainMiC®, a life-long learning programme providing chemistry metrology training to laboratory staff, researchers, educators, decision-makers and accreditation assessors.
- JRC to host four successful teams of the EU Contest for Young ScientistsOctober 03, 2011
Four teams of young people were awarded study stays in four JRC Institutes in recognition of their science projects in physics, computing, engineering and chemistry. The four teams received their awards from JRC-IRMM Director, Krzysztof Maruszewski, at the 23rd European Union Contest for Young Scientists, held 23-28 September in Helsinki, Finland. - GMO certified reference materials for AM04-120 potatoSeptember 08, 2011
JRC-IRMM has released a series of GMO matrix reference materials for the potato event AM04-1020. These reference materials are intended for the quality control of GMO measurements carried out by GMO testing laboratories. - Institute annual report 2010August 31, 2011
The JRC-IRMM's annual report for 2010 is now available for download. - Visit of Minister Andrzej Babuchowski and and Mr Mariusz Legowski, AttachéAugust 30, 2011
On Tuesday 30 August 2011, the JRC-IRMM welcomed Minister Andrzej Babuchowski and Mr Mariusz Legowski, Attaché, from the Agriculture and Fisheries Section of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union. - New testing methods for contaminated sports drinks from TaiwanJuly 29, 2011
The JRC-IRMM has developed three new methods to detect an illegal clouding agent which can be found in sports drinks imported from Taiwan.
- New plutonium isotopic reference material for nuclear fuel cycle measurements (IRMM-049d)July 12, 2011
IRMM has released an isotopic reference material (IRMM-049d), for use in nuclear fuel cycle measurements. - Proceedings of THEORY-1 workshop now availableJuly 05, 2011
The proceedings of the THEORY-1 workshop are now available online. The workshop - which was organised and financed within the Enlargement and Integration activity of JRC - addressed nuclear fission dynamics and the emission of prompt neutrons and gamma rays. - JRC-IRMM releases new reference material for organochlorine pesticidesJune 28, 2011
JRC-IRMM has released a new reference material which will enable food-testing laboratories to reliably detect and quantify organochlorine pesticides in pork fat.
- JRC-IRMM extends its range of GMO certified reference materialsJune 24, 2011
JRC-IRMM has extended its range of GMO certified reference materials (CRMs) and released three sets of CRMs certified for their copy number ratio for the maize events NK603 and 98140, and the soya event 356043. - JRC-IRMM recruiting specialist for detection of food allergensJune 21, 2011
JRC-IRMM is looking to recruit a specialist to lead a team of eight scientists working in the area of analytical methods for the detection of food allergens. The position is for a fixed-term contract (4+2 years), with attractive pay and conditions. - Towards international measurement standards for biofuelsMay 24, 2011
An international project on biofuel reference materials involving JRC-IRMM has recently published its final results. - Ms Kathleen Van Brempt MEP visits JRC-IRMMMay 19, 2011
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Latest update 14 July, 2010
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