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In the context of quality management, Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that is of significant concern due to its adverse health and environmental effects. It is subject to strict regulations and quality control measures to limit its presence in products and processes. Managing cadmium levels is essential to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards and protect human health and the ecosystem.

Deutsch: Rechnen / Español: Cuenta/ Français: Calcul / Italiano: Calcolo

In the context of quality management, "calculation" refers to the process of determining numerical values or measurements based on data and information. Calculations are used in quality management to evaluate and quantify aspects of quality, such as customer satisfaction, process efficiency, and product reliability.

Calibrating in the quality management context refers to the process of adjusting, verifying, or fine-tuning measuring instruments, equipment, or devices to ensure they provide accurate and reliable measurements. Calibration is essential in various industries to maintain the precision and consistency of instruments used for quality control, testing, and research. It involves comparing the measurement output of a device to a known reference standard and making necessary adjustments to minimize measurement errors.

Calibration refers to the precise and systematic process of comparing and adjusting the measurements or readings of an instrument, device, or equipment against a known standard. The goal of calibration is to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of measurements, ensuring that instruments provide trustworthy data and meet specified quality standards.

CEN, in the context of quality management, refers to the European Committee for Standardization. CEN is a European organization that develops and publishes voluntary European standards to ensure the quality, safety, and performance of products and services across European countries. These standards cover various industries and sectors, contributing to the harmonization of technical regulations and promoting trade within the European Union.

Deutsch: Chemischer Stoff / Español: Sustancia quemica

In chemistry, a chemical substance is a form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties. It cannot be separated into components by physical separation methods, i.e. without breaking chemical bonds. It can be solid, liquid,, gas, or plasma.

A chemical substance (Chemicals) is a form of matter having constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.