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BIOHIT'S CALIBRATION PROCEDURE OF LIQUID HANDLING DEVICES HAS BEEN
ACCREDITED ON THE BASIS OF INTERNATIONAL CRITERIA
The calibration laboratory for liquid handling devices of Biohit Plc.
has been accredited as a result of the evaluation made by FINAS.
The Finnish Accreditation Service, FINAS, within its parent
organization, the Center for Metrology and Accreditation, is a
Finnish accreditation body operating under the Ministry of Trade and
Industry. FINAS is a member of the European Cooperation for
Accreditation (EA), and the activity of FINAS is recognized in each
member state belonging to the EA.
The accreditation of the calibration for liquid handling products
performed in the production plants in Helsinki and Kajaani reinforces
Biohit's market position as the leading manufacturer of liquid
handling devices. There exist only two accredited calibration
laboratories in the world of companies manufacturing liquid handling
devices of which Biohit's laboratory is the best and most accurate.
As a result, Biohit Plc. is able to offer to its customers in Finland
and abroad calibration certificates for liquid handling devices,
which are based on national and international, traceable measurement
standards. The traceable calibration certificates form already now an
important part of the reliable analysis services provided by
laboratories. As a result of the accreditation, Biohit Plc. is able
to fulfil the international traceability requirements set for liquid
handling devices.
The Scope of Accreditation and Best Measurement Range of Biohit Plc.
Scope of Accreditation
Best Measurement
Quantity Measurement Range Capability (+/-)
Volume 0,1-5,0 ul 0,015 ul
10 ul 0,025 ul
50 ul 0,080 ul
100 ul 0,100 ul
200 ul 0,100 ul
500 ul 0,520 ul
1000 ul 0,520 ul
5000 ul 3,600 ul
The number of Biohit's accredited calibration laboratory is K041.
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Biohit Plc.
Helena Hentola
Information Management
Additional information: Seppo Riikonen, Quality Manager, tel: +358-9-
773 861, fax: +358-9-773 86 200
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