In analytical chemistry, the difference between a pass and a costly re-run often comes down to the quality of your standards. Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) are the backbone of accurate calibration, method validation and audit-ready traceability — especially for high-precision techniques like ICP and ICP-MS. For Australian labs that demand speed, traceability and technical support, Graham B Jackson Pty Ltd (GBJPL) now provides direct access to CPAchem certified reference material — a combination that brings global manufacturing standards straight to local workflows.
Why CRMs matter (quick, data-driven)
Certified reference materials are not “nice to have” — they are a quantifiable control on your measurement uncertainty. A proper CRM comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) that documents assigned values, measurement uncertainty and traceability chains. Using well-characterised CRMs for method calibration and QC helps laboratories:
maintain consistent calibration across batches,
quantify measurement uncertainty for regulatory reporting, and
satisfy accreditation requirements (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025).
Switching to ISO-accredited CRMs reduces rework and improves confidence in reported concentrations — a crucial advantage when results inform regulatory, environmental or product-safety decisions.
CPAchem at a glance — quality and scale
CPAchem is a global specialist in both inorganic and organic CRMs, including multi-element ICP and ICP-MS standards prepared from high-purity metals and sub-boiling distilled acids. CPAchem operates under internationally recognised quality systems and holds accreditation as a reference-material producer — a guarantee of technical competence and rigorous production controls.
Their ICP/ICP-MS product lines are explicitly engineered for traceable calibration — with multi-element standards, internal standards and matrix-matched solutions produced under ISO-level processes to minimize contamination and documented uncertainty. These product details and production practices are central when selecting ICP standard material Australia laboratories can rely on.
Fast, custom, and practical — CPAchem’s custom CRM advantage
Unlike many suppliers that only stock fixed concentration products, CPAchem is widely recognised as a leader in custom-made certified reference materials — able to prepare standards to client specifications with extremely rapid lead times (typically 2–5 business days, with emergency orders possible). This capability matters when you need non-standard concentrations, unusual matrices or rapid turnaround for method development and troubleshooting. For labs doing routine ICP testing or one-off method validations, access to bespoke CRM production is a major operational benefit.
Why Graham B Jackson Pty Ltd (GBJPL)? Local distribution + decades of CRM expertise
GBJPL has been an accredited supplier of certified reference materials in Australia since 1982 and offers access to more than 100,000+ reference items across many providers. As the authorised CPAchem distributor for Australia, GBJPL combines CPAchem’s manufacturing credentials with local import experience, technical support, and the logistics needed to get CRMs into Australian labs quickly and compliantly. That local footprint eliminates common barriers — customs delays, documentation gaps and the need to source multiple vendors — enabling faster “bench-ready” delivery of CPAchem certified reference material.
What this means for ICP testing in Australia
For labs running routine or high-throughput ICP workflows, a few practical takeaways:
ICP standard material Australia: Choosing CPAchem ICP standards (via GBJPL) gives you multi-element mixes made from high-purity starting materials with documented traceability — essential for low-ppb and sub-ppb analyses.
Reduced calibration uncertainty: COAs supplied with CPAchem CRMs allow labs to better quantify contributor terms in their uncertainty budgets, improving certification and regulatory compliance. (CPAchem’s product controls and accreditation underpin these claims.)
Faster method development: Custom CRM turnarounds (2–5 days) accelerate method optimisation and troubleshooting cycles, reducing downtime for R&D and production labs.
Local support and supply chain resilience: GBJPL’s Australian distribution minimises shipping and import friction, providing a single point of contact for technical questions, supply scheduling, and documentation.
Real-world use cases (where CPAchem CRMs add measurable value)
Environmental monitoring: accurate, traceable calibration for low-level contaminants in water and soil.
Food and beverage: matrix-matched CRMs for mineral and heavy-metal analyses.
Mining and metallurgy: robust multi-element standards for ore and tailings ICP workflows.
Pharma and chemical QC: pharmacopoeial and physico-chemical CRMs for release testing and stability studies. (CPAchem’s catalogue covers inorganic, organic and physico-chemical CRMs.)
Getting started: practical steps for labs
Identify the matrices and concentration ranges you use most frequently (e.g., drinking water 0.1–100 µg/L; soil digestates, 1–1000 mg/kg).
Discuss matrix-matching and uncertainty needs with GBJPL — they’ll recommend stock CRMs or fast custom manufacturing from CPAchem.
Request COAs and documentation ahead of audits; ensure your calibration plans incorporate the CRM uncertainty into your method validation.
Conclusion — precision that’s verifiable and available in Australia
When measurement quality matters — for regulatory reporting, process control or product safety — the right CRM can be the difference between accepted data and expensive rework. GBJPL’s partnership with CPAchem combines internationally accredited manufacturing with local distribution and technical support, delivering CPAchem certified reference material and ICP standard material Australia that help labs reduce uncertainty, speed development and stay audit-ready. For enquiries about CPAchem testing Australia or to request a quote, GBJPL’s team can advise on the ideal CRM strategy for your lab.
For Further Enquiry Contact: sales@gbjpl.com.au