Reference Material Guidance Archives

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Stay current with the latest from Aurum Standards Group. This page brings together new product announcements, expanded reference material offerings, technical articles, and practical guidance for laboratory professionals working across pharmaceutical, environmental, food and beverage, and cosmetic testing. Explore updates on reference standards, Certified Reference Materials, method validation, and traceability, along with insights on regulatory testing and laboratory best practices to help your team stay informed and audit ready.

Reference Material Guidance

New Paraben Reference Materials

Our paraben lineup has expanded to include methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, and butylparaben, supporting the compounds cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical laboratories monitor most. Ready for HPLC and LC-MS workflows, from system suitability to routine quality control.

Expanded Sugar Standards Portfolio

Glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, and more are now available for food, beverage, fermentation, and research laboratories supporting method validation, calibration, and routine quality control.

Expanded Residual Solvent Standards

Individual standards and custom mixtures containing methanol, ethanol, acetone, acetonitrile, toluene, and other commonly monitored solvents are now available for USP and ICH Q3C testing by GC and GC-MS.

Introducing PEth Reference Material (P/N 30000)

A new direct alcohol biomarker standard for clinical, forensic, and toxicology laboratories performing LC-MS/MS analysis, backed by comprehensive documentation and technical support.

ISO 17034 Explained: Why It Matters When Selecting Certified Reference Materials

Learn what ISO 17034 accreditation means, why it matters for certified reference materials, and how it helps ensure traceable, defensible laboratory results.

CRM vs. Reference Material vs. Analytical Standard: Choosing the Right Standard for Defensible Data

Learn what ISO 17034 accreditation means, why it matters for certified reference materials, and how it helps ensure traceable, defensible laboratory results.

The Role of Secondary Reference Standards in Pharmaceutical QC

Learn how secondary reference standards support pharmaceutical quality control, reduce reliance on primary standards, and ensure traceable, defensible analytical results through proper qualification and documentation.

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