M/402 - Methods of analysis
Mandates for standardisation addressed to CEN for methods of analysis to detect perfluorooctane sulphonates in preparations, semifinished products and articles including textile and coated materials,
Mandate M/402 addressed to CEN requests the development of standardized methods of analysis to detect perfluorooctane sulphonates (PFOS) in various materials, including preparations, semifinished products, textiles, and coated articles. The mandate supports harmonized testing procedures to ensure consistent detection and compliance with regulatory requirements for PFOS, a persistent environmental pollutant. This standardisation effort aims to facilitate reliable, comparable analytical results across different sectors and applications. The decision on the mandate is recorded under resolution CEN/BT C14/2007.
Purpose
The mandate M/402 is focused on establishing standardised methods of analysis to detect perfluorooctane sulphonates (PFOS). These substances are to be identified in various materials including preparations, semifinished products, and finished articles. The materials specifically mentioned cover textiles and coated materials, which are common sectors potentially impacted by PFOS contamination.
Standardisation request
CEN is requested to develop harmonised standards for analytical methods capable of detecting PFOS in the specified types of products. This includes ensuring the methods provide reliable, reproducible, and sensitive detection suitable for regulatory and quality control purposes.
Expected deliverables
The expected deliverables consist of a set of CEN standards detailing validated methods of analysis for PFOS detection. These standards will guide laboratories and manufacturers in testing and verifying compliance with applicable regulations concerning PFOS content in relevant products.
Context
PFOS is a persistent organic pollutant known for its environmental and health impacts. Regulation of its presence in consumer and industrial products necessitates reliable analytical techniques. This mandate supports the Union’s chemical safety objectives by standardising detection methods, facilitating enforcement, and harmonising practices across member states. The decision referenced is CEN/BT C14/2007, under which the mandate was (dis-)approved.
This mandate covers the standardisation of methods of analysis to detect perfluorooctane sulphonates (PFOS) in preparations, semifinished products, and articles, including textile and coated materials.
General Information
This Technical Specification describes the determination of perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) in concentrated extracts from coated and impregnated solid articles, liquids and fire extinguishing foams using high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-tandemMS) or quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-qMS).
The method is applicable for a concentration range for PFOS in the extract solution of 0,5 µg/l to 50 µg/l.
WARNING - Persons using this Technical Specification should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This Technical Specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
IMPORTANT - It is absolutely essential that tests conducted in accordance with this Technical Specification be carried out by suitably qualified staff.
- Technical specification31 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Technical Specification describes the determination of perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) in concentrated extracts from coated and impregnated solid articles, liquids and fire extinguishing foams using high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-tandemMS) or quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-qMS).
The method is applicable for a concentration range for PFOS in the extract solution of 0,5 µg/l to 50 µg/l.
WARNING - Persons using this Technical Specification should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This Technical Specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
IMPORTANT - It is absolutely essential that tests conducted in accordance with this Technical Specification be carried out by suitably qualified staff.
- Technical specification31 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/402 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandates for standardisation addressed to CEN for methods of analysis to detect perfluorooctane sulphonates in preparations, semifinished products and articles including textile and coated materials,". Mandates for standardisation addressed to CEN for methods of analysis to detect perfluorooctane sulphonates in preparations, semifinished products and articles including textile and coated materials, There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.