Ulsan Health and Environment Research Institute Rated as ‘Qualified Institution’ in This Year’s Odor Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test

Ulsan City Health and Environment Research Institute.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Ulsan City Health and Environment Research Institute received an "appropriate institution" evaluation with excellent results in this year's odor proficiency test organized by the National Institute of Environmental Research.

The evaluation items included six categories in the "odor field": complex odor substances, designated odor substances aldehydes (acetaldehyde, butyraldehyde), and volatile organic compounds (toluene, xylene, styrene).

The Health and Environment Research Institute received a "satisfactory" evaluation in all six categories of the "odor field" in this proficiency test.

In particular, the converted score by category was 100 points, leading to its selection as an "appropriate institution."

A representative of the Health and Environment Research Institute stated, "As we have been recognized as a professional analysis institution, including receiving good evaluations in the on-site quality control assessments conducted every three years in connection with the proficiency test by the National Institute of Environmental Research last year, we will do our best to improve the accuracy and reliability of measurement and analysis results."

The odor field measurement and analysis proficiency test is conducted annually targeting about 88 odor measurement and analysis institutions nationwide, including city and provincial health and environment research institutes, environmental management corporations, and measurement agencies, to improve measurement and analysis capabilities for odor substances and to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement and analysis results.

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