EURACHEM is a network of organizations in Europe, having the objective of establishing a system for the international traceability of chemical measurements and the promotion of good quality practices.

EURACHEM established in 1989, provides a forum for the discussion of common problems and for developing an informed and considered approach to both technical and policy issues. It provides a focus for analytical chemistry and quality related issues in Europe.

Within Europe there are thousands of organizations concerned with analytical measurement. However, within the broad field of testing, chemical measurement has generally been poorly represented. EURACHEM was established to address this concern by enabling analytical laboratories to work together, across international boundaries, on analytical measurement issues. EURACHEM's uniqueness as an organization comes from its primary concern, which is the analytical quality of chemical measurement.

Activities
EURACHEM activities cover many areas, some of which are specifically addressed through small working groups. These working groups, some of which are organized jointly with other organizations, pursue programs of work to seek the practical achievement of the aims of EURACHEM. This includes the production of guides, the organization of technical workshops, the identification of collaborative practical work, and liaison with the many existing organizations whose activities impinge on the analytical measurement community.

Membership
Membership of EURACHEM is open to all EU/EFTA countries and the Commission of the European Communities. Other European countries may participate in EURACHEM as Associate Members and representatives of organizations. All delegates to the EURACHEM Committee are eligible to voice their opinions and participate in projects of interest. The only requirement is that members actively participate and share the costs of activities by contributing support for selected tasks.

National organizations 
National EURACHEM organizations have now been established in many European countries. One of EURACHEM's primary roles is therefore to provide the framework to coordinate and facilitate collaboration on national EURACHEM activities.

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