The Organic Metrology Group establishes higher-order method and develops certified reference materials regarding organic substances in the fields of food, environment, and product regulations. The group researches purity assessment methods for high-purity organic compounds to develop the certified reference materials that are traceable to the International System of Units. Furthermore, the group actively engages in international comparisons with other national metrology institutes to ensure international equivalence. The group contributes to improving the reliability of testing laboratories by disseminating certified reference materials, supplying samples and reference values for proficiency testing. Additionally, the group is developing measurement technologies for the simultaneous analysis of trace components to cope with new regulations.
Current R&D Projects
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Development of purity analysis methods for high-purity organic compounds
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Development of higher-order method and certified reference materials regarding regulated substances in food, environment, and industrial products
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Development of higher-order method and certified reference materials regarding nutrients in food and active ingredients in pharmaceutical products
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Development of higher-order methods for simultaneous multi-component analysis of residual pesticides and antibiotics
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Development of measurement technology for trace amounts of organic compounds
Recent R&D Highlights
- Development of wheat flour certified reference material for organic nutrient analysis
- Development of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) certified reference material for the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocabons
- Method development for accurate determination of organic contaminants in fine dust
- Method development for accurate determination of type B trichothecenes mycotoxin
- Method development for accurate determination of flavor compounds in fermented cabbage kimchi
- Development of multicolumn array LC/MS system
Introducing Teams in a Group
Organic Metrology Team
The Organic Metrology Team is in the process of developing purity analysis methods for high-purity organic compounds to ensure measurement results of organic compounds are traceable to the International System of Units. Additionally, the team develops measurement technology for trace amounts of organic compounds and uses the developed technology to produce certified reference materials for food safety.
Key Research Area
- Development of purity analysis methods for high-purity organic compounds
- Development of measurement technology for trace amounts of organic compounds
- Development of certified reference materials for food safety
Advanced Organic Analysis Team
The Advanced Organic Analysis Team establishes and maintains measurement standards regarding regulated substances in food, environment, and industrial products in addition to nutrients in food and active ingredients in pharmaceutical products. By developing certified reference materials, the team ensures metrological traceability and presents measurement solutions to relevant industries and institutions.
Key Research Area
- Development of higher-order method and certified reference materials regarding regulated substances in food, environment, and industrial products
- Development of higher-order method and certified reference materials regarding nutrients in food and active ingredients in pharmaceutical products
- Development of higher-order methods for simultaneous multi-component analysis of residual pesticides and residual antibiotics
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