Abstract
In view of the significance of environmental analytical data, it is
essential that the quality of both sampling strategy and analysis
be assured and that procedures used, as well as all relevant additional
information, are reported. There is a minimum level of information
required in order to guarantee the fitness-for-use of the data. Emanating
from discussions on the fundamental problems of the analysis of environmental
samples for chemical or biological contaminants, a general guidance
is given regarding the minimum information that should be provided
to adequately describe the sampling strategy, method of sampling,
sample properties, handling between sampling and analysis (including
storage conditions, pretreatments, homogenization, subsampling),
and the analytical methodology (including calculation and validation
procedures). Special attention and specific guidance are given for
the environmental compartments soil, pore water, groundwater, inland
surface water, sediment, seawater, precipitation water, and air.
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