Tools to address metrological principles for reliability of measurement results and confidence in data for fair principles’ implementation

The most advanced instruments for the acquisition of various kind of data, also supported by automation systems to maximize efficiency, are known to ensure high reproducibility. In addition, the combination of the instrumentation with an advanced ICT infrastructure for storage, aggregation and integration of information, and the use of advanced Cloud Computing systems promote the FAIR principles for the advancement of knowledge in food science.
Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) are key tools for achieving traceability of the measurement results, proving accuracy of methods and demonstrating proficiency of laboratories; they are a cost-attractive tool for validation and quality control of analytical methods and sensors. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are other useful tools to provide guidelines for good measurement practice.  
In this project the significant experience of the PIs in project management related to metrological traceability of data in food measurements will be exploited.

• Definition of common criteria and a common vocabulary system to assess metrological quality of data.
• Set-up of tools to assess metrological data quality.
• Use cases to test and use of the tools to assess the metrological quality of data generated by Spoke 3.
• Case study of food contaminants: development of SOPs referred to sample treatment, measurements and data assessment for the analysis of micro/nanoplastics in food to provide SI-traceable results of particle number, particle size distribution and concentration.
• Definition of minimum viable requirements in terms of metrological quality for data sharing and integration.

• New tools to assess metrological data quality.
• Assessment of metrological quality of data generated in Spoke3.