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Weighing according to the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.)
19 Nov 2021Download this white paper to see a description of the weighing requirements according to the European Pharmacopoeia General Chapter 2.1.7 ‘Balances for analytical purposes'. Compliance with calibration, performance checks, and the life-cycle management defined within this chapter is mandatory when working according to Ph. Eur. monographs.
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