Les Coveney

BSc MSc CChem MRSC FIFST

I am a consultant in the chemical analysis of foods, feeding stuffs, waters and associated materials and expert in the operation of laboratory quality management systems (ISO 17025), operation of Proficiency Testing schemes (ISO 17043) and preparation of reference materials (ISI Guide 34).

I act as Lead and Technical assessor for a number of European accreditation bodies.

I provide services in the operation of laboratory management systems, auditing of testing laboratories for internal, customer and accreditation body inspections, the operation PT schemes and production of reference materials, statistical control and handling of laboratory data, analysis of foods, waters, and feeding stuffs.

I provide training for laboratory auditing, use of statistical techniques, method validation, and measurement uncertainty.