Most countries have strict legislation in place governing a wide range of activities, including environmental, food safety, semiconductor, and manufacturing industries. The purpose of setting tough standards is to restrict pollution and to protect public health.
Legislation is often based on international standards. Examples include environmental guidelines published by the European Union (EU) and US Environmental Authority (US EPA); semiconductor and manufacturing standards recommended by SEMI and the EU; food standards set by Codex, Food and Agriculture Organization (FOA), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Approved ICP-MS Methods
Because the trend on regulatory levels is always downwards, ICP-MS approved methods for trace and ultra trace analysis of a wide range of sample types are increasing. Our aim with this series of web pages is to keep you up-to-date of any changes in key legislation.
Click on the links below for details of the principle approved methods and latest news.
U.S. EPA Approved Methods for ICP-MS
RoHS Directive – Current Status
ISO Water Quality Standard for ICP-MS |