PD CEN ISO/TR 21960:2020 PDF

What is ISO/TR 21960 about?

ISO/TR 21960 summarizes current scientific literature on the occurrence of macroplastics and microplastics, in the environment and biota. ISO/TR 21960 gives an overview of testing methods, including sampling from various environmental matrix, sample preparation and analysis. Further, chemical and physical testing methods for the identification and quantification of plastics are described. ISO/TR 21960 gives recommendations for three steps necessary for the standardization of methods towards harmonized procedures for sampling, sample preparation and analysis. Note- does not apply indoor and health related aspects.