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Latest news from the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM)
- Nusimep-7 Uranium isotope ratios in uranium particlesMay 16, 2012
NUSIMEP-7 on measurements of uranium isotope amount ratios in uranium particles has been organized in support to EURATOM safeguards (DGENER), the IAEA network of analytical laboratories for particle analysis of environmental samples for safeguards (NWAL) and laboratories involved in particle analysis. - JRC method to measure feed additive becomes CEN standardApril 25, 2012
The European Committee for Standardization, CEN, has adopted an analytical method developed by the JRC's Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM) to measure the levels of the feed additive, semduramicin, in animal feeding stuffs. - Additional certification of Hg in ERM-CC141April 12, 2012
JRC-IRMM has certified ERM-CC141 Loam Soil for the mass fraction of total and aqua regia extractable Hg. - REIMEP-17: plutonium and uranium amount content, and isotope amount ratios in synthetic input solutionApril 11, 2012
We would like to announce the forthcoming REIMEP-17 interlaboratory comparison: "Plutonium and uranium amount content, and isotope amount ratios in synthetic input solution” and invite laboratories to participate. - NUSIMEP-8: Low-level uranium and plutonium in synthetic nitrate solutionApril 11, 2012
We would like to announce the forthcoming NUSIMEP-8 interlaboratory comparison: “Uranium and plutonium isotope amount ratios in low-level synthetic nitrate solution” and invite laboratories to participate. - IRMM releases ERM-FD304 nanoparticle reference material February 29, 2012
JRC-IRMM releases its second certified nanoparticle reference material in support of the new Commission definition of "nanomaterials". - 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.
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Latest update 14 July, 2010
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