60.60 Standard published Mar 15, 2023
CEN
CEN/TC 230 Water analysis
European Norm
13.060.70 Examination of biological properties of water
Published
This document specifies procedures for sampling, capture and preservation of environmental DNA (eDNA) in aquatic environments, stemming from organisms that are or have recently been present in a waterbody, have visited it or whose DNA has been introduced to the waterbody through some mechanism. This document also covers procedures for avoiding sample contamination and ensuring DNA quality, key properties of the filtering procedure and equipment and reporting standards.
This document does not include the collection of eDNA from biofilms, sediments or similar sample types and does not cover sampling designs.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (substitutes Directive Reference 01/991 - Common Position on WFD)
PUBLISHED
EN 17805:2023
60.60
Standard published
Mar 15, 2023
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN ISO 17805
