CHARISMA-related CWAs about Raman Instruments published

CHARISMA was involved in the implementation of two CWAs, or CEN-CENELEC Workshop Agreements, led by UNE with contributions from NTUA, CSIC, ELODIZ, LBF, and IdeaConsult.

A CWA is a consensus-based document developed by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC) through a collaborative, workshop-driven process. Unlike formal standards, CWAs are rapid-delivery technical agreements, intended to meet specific market or technological needs in a shorter timeframe. They typically involve contributions from various stakeholders—such as industry experts, academics, and government bodies—and serve as a flexible framework that can later evolve into a full European Standard (EN) if required.

CWA 18134 and CWA 18133 provide structured protocols for enhancing the reliability and interoperability of Raman spectroscopic instruments, which are widely used in fields such as materials science, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring. CWA 18134, the twinning protocol, enables standardised methods for instrument comparison, fostering consistent measurement practices across laboratories and institutions. This can greatly enhance collaboration by allowing users to directly compare and replicate data, a critical factor for shared research and regulatory work. CWA 18133, the calibration and verification protocol, offers guidelines to ensure that Raman instruments produce accurate and reproducible results, reducing variability due to instrumentation. Together, these CWAs support the reproducibility of research, confidence in data quality, and alignment with international standards, making them invaluable for both research and industry applications where precision and consistency are paramount.

CWA 18133 | Raman instruments calibration and verification protocols

CWA 18133 | Raman instruments calibration and verification protocols has valuable contributions from CHARISMA partners (NTUA, CSIC, UNE, ELODIZ, LBF, and IdeaConsult).

CWA 18134 | Raman instruments twinning protocol

CWA 18134 | Raman instruments twinning protocol has valuable contributions from CHARISMA partners (NTUA, CSIC, UNE, ELoDiz, LBF, and Ideaconsult).