About TDRM
The Technical Division on Reference Materials (TDRM) is highly active within AOAC INTERNATIONAL. Initiatives focus on improving the quality of analytical measurements through the correct use of reference materials in methods validation, method transfer, or routine quality control. The group provides symposia at AOAC Annual Meetings on current issues and areas of interest relating to the use of reference materials.
TDRM is engaged with other groups at AOAC to promote the use of reference materials in support of reliable measurement outcomes.
Cooperation
The Technical Division on Reference Materials (TDRM) recommends policy and criteria to facilitate development and use of reference materials in validation, implementation, and use of AOAC methods. Therefore, the Technical Division on Reference Materials maintains close liaison with the Official Methods Board (and possible other method governing bodies) and the Laboratory Quality Assurance Committee within AOAC INTERNATIONAL to address these issues and policies on reference materials in AOAC Programs.
Education
The Technical Division on Reference Materials plans and conducts educational and informational activities on use of reference materials with AOAC Methods. These activities include organization and sponsorship of topical conferences and symposia, including the International Symposium on Biological and Environmental Reference Materials (BERM). Information on activities of the Technical Division will be disseminated to the membership through a newsletter.
Opportunities
All interested parties are invited to join AOAC INTERNATIONAL Technical Division on Reference Materials. By joining the Technical Division you will have the opportunity to work with other members, obtain news on the availability of reference materials, attend the annual meeting of the Technical Division and participate in round robin projects involving reference materials.
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