International Institutions in the Field of Analytical Chemistry and Russian Participation in Their Activities

Abstract

Basic information about the structure, functions and interaction of international institutions in the field of analytical chemistry is presented including the role of Russian representatives in the activity of Eurachem, CITAC, ILAC-APLAC, and IUPAC. Attention is paid to the regulatory and methodological international documents of Eurachem used by Russian analysts and metrologists. Novel publications (in Russian language) regarding inter-laboratory quality control, validation of the methods (techniques) and evaluation of the uncertainty of analytical results are presented. Information regarding the requirements of international accreditation system ILAC is summarized. A fundamental role of IUPAC in the development of chemical nomenclature, terminology and standardization in the field of chemical research is shown. An emphasis is made on the necessity and efficiency of Russian participation in the work of international institution in the field of analytical chemistry. The necessary of further expansion and promotion of scientific and technical cooperation of Russia with the world scientific community is demonstrated.