scholarly journals COMPETENCE OF TESTING LABORATORIES – WARRANTY OF EFFECTIVE QUALITY CONTROL AND PRODUCT SAFETY

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (62) ◽  
pp. 84-99
Author(s):  
Olga Nikolaevna Shelud'ko ◽  
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Nikolay Konstantinovich Strizhov ◽  
Margarita Valerevna Khevsokova ◽  
Olga Yuryevna Ignatenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Product Safety ◽  
Testing Laboratories

Development of a centralized approach to conducting interlaboratory proficiency tests

2021 ◽  
pp. 428-434
Author(s):  
Светлана Владимировна Габова ◽  
Анастасия Александровна Трусагина ◽  
Михаил Евгеньевич Артёмов
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Control System ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Quality Control System ◽  
Proficiency Tests ◽  
Testing Program ◽  
Testing Laboratories ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Reliability Of Measurement Results

Важнейшим звеном системы контроля качества нефти являются испытательные лаборатории, от компетентности которых зависит достоверность результатов измерений и эффективность управленческих решений, принимаемых с учетом полученных данных. Одним из способов подтверждения достоверности результатов измерений является проверка квалификации лаборатории посредством ее участия в межлабораторных сличительных (сравнительных) испытаниях (МСИ). В настоящей статье рассмотрены вопросы проведения таких испытаний для лабораторий организаций системы «Транснефть». Описан действующий порядок, предполагающий участие лабораторий в МСИ в регионах своего местонахождения, при этом разработкой и реализацией программы проверки квалификации занимаются сторонние организации - провайдеры МСИ. Такая практика имеет существенные недостатки, не позволяя, в том числе, систематизировать и обобщить результаты МСИ для общей оценки деятельности испытательных лабораторий ПАО «Транснефть». В статье представлен централизованный подход к проведению МСИ в ПАО «Транснефть», устанавливающий единый порядок участия лабораторий в испытаниях с целью осуществления общей оценки квалификации лабораторий, своевременной разработки и реализации предупреждающих и корректирующих мероприятий по улучшению деятельности лабораторий, усовершенствования системы контроля качества нефти на объектах ПАО «Транснефть». The most important link in the oil quality control system are testing laboratories, the competence of which determines the reliability of measurement results and the effectiveness of management decisions based on the data obtained. One way to confirm the validity of measurement results is to verify the laboratory qualifications through its participation in interlaboratory proficiency (comparative) tests (IPT). This article considers the issues of such tests for the laboratories of Transneft system entities. The current procedure is described, which involves the participation of laboratories in the IPT in the regions of their location, while the development and implementation of the proficiency testing program is carried out by third-party IPT provider organizations. This practice has significant drawbacks, not allowing, among other things, to systematize and summarize the results of IPT for an overall assessment of the activities of Transneft PJSC’s testing laboratories. The article presents a centralized approach to conducting IPT in Transneft PJSC, which establishes a unified procedure for the participation of laboratories in tests in order to implement an overall assessment of laboratory qualification, timely development and implementation of preventive and corrective measures to improve the performance of laboratories and improve the oil quality control system at the Transneft PJSC facilities.

scholarly journals Smart Textiles Testing: A Roadmap to Standardized Test Methods for Safety and Quality-Control

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikra Iftekhar Shuvo ◽  
Justine Decaens ◽  
Dominic Lachapelle ◽  
Patricia I. Dolez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Product Safety ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Electronic Textiles ◽  
Smart Textiles ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Textile Products

Test methods for smart or electronic textiles (e-textiles) are critical to ensure product safety and industrial quality control. This paper starts with a review of three key aspects: (i) commercial e-textile products/technologies, (ii) safety and quality control issues observed or foreseen, and (iii) relevant standards published or in preparation worldwide. A total of twenty-two standards on smart textiles – by CEN TC 248/WG 31, IEC TC 124, ASTM D13.50, and AATCC RA111 technical committees – were identified; they cover five categories of e-textile applications: electrical, thermal, mechanical, optical, and physical environment. Based on the number of e-textile products currently commercially available and issues in terms of safety, efficiency, and durability, there is a critical need for test methods for thermal applications, as well as to a lesser degree, for energy harvesting and chemical and biological applications. The results of this study can be used as a roadmap for the development of new standardized test methods for safety & quality control of smart textiles.

scholarly journals An assessment of post-harvest fish losses and preservation practices in Siavonga district, Southern Zambia

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahya Maulu ◽  
Oliver J. Hasimuna ◽  
Concilia Monde ◽  
Malawo Mweemba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Product Safety ◽  
Total Catch ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Fish Product

Abstract Fish is an extremely perishable food product which requires proper handling soon after harvest. The present study was aimed at assessing post-harvest fish losses and preservation practices in Siavonga district, Southern Zambia. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data on post-harvest fish losses and preservation practices from aquaculture producers, artisanal, and commercial fishers. All the fishers who landed on the lakeshore were interviewed, while aquaculture producers were randomly selected based on the information provided by the local department of fisheries. The results of the study revealed that all the fishers experienced post-harvest fish losses at varying degrees with those losing up to 10% of the total catch being in the majority. In contrast, aquaculture producers did not report any post-harvest fish losses. Most aquaculture producers commonly used chilling as preservation practice contrary to artisanal and commercial fishers who commonly used smoking and sun sun-drying respectively. Furthermore, fish product safety and quality control were poorly practiced in the district. Lack of cold storage facilities and fluctuating weather conditions were the major challenges impacting fish post-harvest activities. Therefore, to curb the loss of revenue due to post-harvest fish losses, we propose the introduction of new technology, self-development skills for fishing communities, and enhanced access to refrigeration facilities.

scholarly journals Development of a Prototype Management Software for Testing Laboratories: Quality Control under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (22) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desirée Marianne Sales Silveira ◽  
Rodrigo Augusto da Silva Alves ◽  
Janice Cardoso Pereira Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Testing Laboratories

Product Safety and Quality Control

2021 ◽  
pp. 249-258
Author(s):  
Caroline A. MacCallum ◽  
Lindsay A. Lo ◽  
Fonda Betts ◽  
Michael Koehn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Product Safety

ON THE ISSUE OF DETERMINING THE QUALITY OF FOAMING AGENTS DURING THEIR STORAGE AT FACILITIES

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Дмитрий Сергеевич Шентяпин ◽  
Евгений Вячеславович Баранов ◽  
Евгений Егорович Архипов ◽  
Владимир Васильевич Гришин
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Fire Departments ◽  
Fire Testing ◽  
Foaming Agents ◽  
Testing Laboratories ◽  
Fire Extinguishing ◽  
Wetting Agents ◽  
In Fire

В статье представлены результаты анализа экспертных заключений по отчетным материалам, выполненным испытательными пожарными лабораториями ФГБУ ФПС в 2021 году по контролю качества пенообразователей и смачивателей, хранящихся в пожарных частях, на объектах, а также в установках пожаротушения. There are presented the results of analysis of expert reports on the reporting materials carried out by fire testing laboratories of FGBU FPS in 2021 concerning quality control of foaming agents and wetting agents stored in fire departments, at facilities, as well as in fire extinguishing installations.

Traceability in the Supply Chain

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Francis Kros ◽  
Ying Liao ◽  
Jon Frederick Kirchoff ◽  
James E Zemanek Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Product Safety ◽  
Significant Benefit ◽  
Product Recalls

Traceability in firms' supply chain operations has become increasingly important today, calling for greater scrutiny and transparency. Firms have responded by increasing and improving product traceability throughout their global supply. Traceability is a significant benefit to firms. Areas affected include quality control and product safety, tracking product recalls, and reverse logistics. Research does exist on the importance and benefits of implementing traceability initiatives but in very targeted areas. In addition, missing from the literature is the important discussion of what factors predicate firms to implement traceability initiatives beyond those prescribed by law and how industries other than very specific categories, create and implement effective traceability initiatives throughout the supply chain. In turn, the purpose of this research is to investigate traceability to gain greater understanding of why firms implement traceability & what actions or initiatives lead to greater traceability effectiveness.

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