Three inter-laboratory studies were undertaken during the course of the NORMAN project,
each of them addressing a different class of emerging substances
of particular environmental interest today:
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Validation and harmonisation of an analytical methodology for research laboratories:
Oestrogens in sewage treatment effluents
(Case Study 1);
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Validation and harmonisation of an analytical methodology for reference laboratories:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
(Case Study 2);
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Validation and harmonisation of an analytical methodology for routine laboratories:
brominated flame retardants (DecaBDE)
(Case Study 3).
The inter-laboratory studies have been designed to match the three levels of maturity
addressed by the
validation protocols.
The most promising methods have been selected for the inter-laboratory studies
on the basis of a review of existing literature
and external laboratories from a wide selection of Member States were invited to participate.
All criteria defined in the validation protocols have been applied and the results
of the inter-laboratory studies have been used to test and improve the validation protocols
and the functioning of the network.
For further information (announcement of meetings, reports, etc.) regarding
the NORMAN inter-laboratory studies and other exercises organised in the field
of emerging environmental pollutants, go to our
Programme of activities.
