Proficiency Testing:

Determination of heavy metals in Paints

Dear Valued GSO Partner,


To ensure the highest quality standards in testing and calibration, we are pleased to announce a complimentary (free) proficiency testing (PT) program for laboratories in GSO Member States that perform testing on paints. This program is conducted in collaboration with Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), a KOLAS-accredited PT provider.


Benefits of Participation:

  • Validate technical competence and maintain accreditation status.
  • Enhance internal quality assurance processes and improve accuracy.
  • Benchmark performance against regional and international peers.


Registration:

To participate, please complete this registration form on or before 30 July 2024. Detailed information about the program and protocols will be provided upon registration.


We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity.


Sincerely,

GSO

Proficiency Testing Scheme in the Field of Paints


PT Item: Paint (powder) 20 g    


Testing for: Pb in(mg/kg) // Cd in(mg/kg)


Encouraged testing method*:

  • ASTM D 3335 (Standard Test Method for Low Concentrations of Lead, Cadmium, and Cobalt in Paint by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy).

OR

  • KS M 5985:2008 (Method for determining low concentrations of Lead, Cadmium and Cobalt in paints – Atomic absorption spectroscopy).

*NOTE Any testing method can be used (we suggest using your usual testing method): ‘Encouraged testing method’ is only given as a suggestion.


Registration Deadline: 30 July 2024


Laboratory details

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Lab accredited ISO/IEC 17025?*
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For more information regarding PT programs organized by GSO, please go thru the following link: https://www.gso.org.sa/en/conformity/proficiency-testing/

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