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08/01/21 09:00 AM IST

Analytical Quality Control exercise

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Central Pollution Control Board organizes Analytical Quality Control exercise of 145 Environmental Laboratories for 9 trace metal parameters.

Objective

To continuously monitor the accuracy and reliability of the analytical data generated by these laboratories, to help to improve the infrastructure of laboratories and the quality of data.

Highlights
  • The performance of each laboratory would be evaluated based on scores and the scorecards would be sent by the end of 31st of March 2021.
  • The metals included in the 33rd AQC exercise areTotal Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Total Chromium (Cr), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb) and Zinc (Zn)for the assessment of pollution in air and water.

Significance
  • The AQC exercise will help evaluate the performance of participating laboratories in terms of analytical activities, the robustness of instruments used for sample analysis and the expertise of manpower engaged in the laboratory.
  • It will also help to ensure the reliability of the analyzed data, for an informed and conclusive decision for the prevention and control of pollution.
Source: PIB

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