1. NORMAN Contract 018486 - FP6 - Priority 6.3
Priority substances and emerging pollutants: the challenges of the WFD and the role of the NORMAN network
The views expressed are purely those of the writer and may not under any circumstances be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission
NORMAN Contract FP6 - Priority 6.3

2. NORMAN project funded by DG RTD under FP6
Creation of a network among :
national reference laboratories,
research centres,
competent authorities,
industry, standardisation bodies, NGOs, etc.
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

3. NORMAN Contract 018486 - FP6 Priority 6.3
IN ORDER TO ENSURE:
More rapid and wide-scope exchange of data and information on emerging substances
Better data quality and comparability via validation and harmonisation of common measurement methods (chemical and biological)
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

4. NORMAN - funded by EC FP6 - Priority 6.3
17 partners
Coordination: INERIS
Start date: 1 Sept 2005
EC funding: 3 Years
A self-sustainable permanent network
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

5. THE FOLLOW-UP: Permanent status for NORMAN
Autumn 2008: NORMAN will become a permanent network
Open to all interested stakeholders dealing with emerging substances
More than 40 organisations have expressed interest to join
NORMAN can offer useful support to WG-E / CMA for issues related with emerging substances
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

6. Chemical Substances under the WFD
Revision of Priority Substances list
MS need to identify River Basins Specific Pollutants
Recognised need to look beyond conventional pollutants
BUT there are obvious practical constraints when looking at emerging substances: important preparatory work needed
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

7. Data gaps for emerging substances
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

8. Current gaps in monitoring of emerging substances
Integrated chemical and biological monitoring to improve environmental risk assessment
Bioassays / biomarkers in combination with chemical monitoring and ecological monitoring
Passive sampling for assessment of bioavailability and bioaccumulation of EP, link exposure - ecotoxicological effects
Common exercises to “calibrate / validate” these tools and standardise interpretation of results
When using bioassays, what we can and cannot say about our water quality and how decision-makers can use the results of these tools?
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

9. NORMAN results achieved
Info exchange on emerging substances
Network of Contact Points all over Europe+
Newsletter (critical reviews of publications)
4 workshops
Collection /evaluation of data
Three web-based databases
Data collection from ‘grey literature’
Validation and harmonisation of methods
Common European protocol for methods validation
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

10. NORMAN Contract 018486 - FP6 Priority 6.3
NORMAN databases
Occurrence in the
environment
Effects:
results from bioassays, biomarkers
EMPODAT
EMPOMASS
Substance
Institutes:
- X. Bbb
- Y. Bcc
- Z. Bdd
Mass spectra + num info
-for not yet identified substances
Experts:
- A. Bbb
- B. Bcc
- C. Bdd
EMPOMAP
Projects:
- Modelkey
- PERFORCE
- Sednet
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

11. NORMAN Contract 018486 - FP6 Priority 6.3
EMPOMAP database
The database is available on the public website >> Databases
We are working to populate the database with information on:
experts
organisations
projects
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

12. NORMAN Contract 018486 - FP6 Priority 6.3
EMPODAT database
Web-based application available
Collection of data started in 2007
Format complying with DG ENV requirements for data collection - revision PS list
Available data in the database today
outcomes from national / intern. screening programmes, national and EU-funded research projects
information on substance toxicity - bioassays, biomarkers
Tool to rank data based on their quality
Modular easily expandable system
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

13. NORMAN Contract 018486 - FP6 Priority 6.3
NORMAN focus
Systematic long-term info exchange on emerging substances
Network of Contact Points all over Europe+
Newsletter (critical reviews of publications)
Thematic workshops
Collection /evaluation of data
Three web-based databases
Data collection from ‘grey literature’
Launching of pan-European monitoring campaigns on specific substance(s)
Validation and harmonisation of methods
Common European protocol for methods validation
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

14. Method applicable by research labs (complete internal validation)
Common European protocol for method validation Three levels of validation
Research method, incomplete internal validation, probably not applicable for organism, compartment or matrices of interest
Method validation & maturity status
Validation Protocol V1
Method applicable by research labs (complete internal validation)
Validation Protocol V2
Method applicable by expert labs (transferable to another lab with sufficient expertise)
Validation Protocol V3
Method applicable by routine labs
(comprehensive external validation)
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

15. Procedure for development & implementation
VALIDATION: Development of protocols
Inter-laboratory studies (TEST PHASE)
Oestrogens in wastewaters
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in waters
DecaBDE in dust
VALIDATION:
Improvement & Implementation §§
Negotiations at CEN for development of a CEN guidance document
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

16. Future activities Scientific watch Priority topics for research
Scientific watch bulletin
Databases
QA/QC
Tools for methods validation
Interlab studies
Info sharing
Data collection and EU wide monitoring
Expert fora / debate
Expert group meetings
(position papers) Workshops
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

17. Some relevant topics for NORMAN 2009-2011
Common criteria for prioritising actions on emerging substances:
Working Group on prioritisation of emerging substances
Bridge the gap between ecological and chemical status:
Workshop JRC: Emerging substances under the WFD: MSs’ strategies and needs (methodologies for selection of RB specific pollutants, etc.)
Workshop on metabolites and degradation products
Expert Group meeting on ‘Toxicity profiling (in vitro, in vivo and omics): the state of the art and the perspectives’
Working Group on ‘The use of bioassays in monitoring programmes: interpretation of the results’
EU-wide monitoring campaigns 2010 / under JRC leadership
Maintenance and upgrading of the NORMAN databases
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

18. (interlab. + field trials) Analytical developments
CMA beyond 2009 (DG ENV)
Chemical Monitoring Activity (CMA)
- Legal framework -
Monitoring strategies and related QA/QC
- Scientific/Analytical framework -
Role of the Commission (ENV, RTD, JRC)?
Role of the Member States?
Role of the analytical/metrology community?
QA/QC
Standardisation
Emerging pollutants
Proficiency testing
(interlab. + field trials)
RMs, training
Pre- & co-normative
research
In-situ validation
Analytical developments
Ecotoxicity testing
Pollutant pathways
Link with EAQC-WISE
Link with CEN/TC 230
Link with NORMAN
NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3

19. JOINT EVENT 8th CMA plenary meeting EAQC-WISE final workshop
About EAQC-WISE
About NORMAN
Sixth Framework Programme
To support Member States implementing the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and designing water monitoring networks, the EAQC-WISE project (16 partners led by BRGM) was built with the ultimate objective to provide a blue print of an efficient and potentially sustainable pan-European Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) system in order to guarantee data reliability and comparability at river basin scale as well as at European and river basin scale.
During the three years, the project aimed to evaluate the current status of QA/QC tools and systems, of standardisation and research needs, of current practices within the WFD information chain and of current practices within training services, in the frame of the WFD implementation. A survey has pointed out that a lot of products/services/practices exist in the field of QA/QC across the EU. But most practices arise from isolated approaches rather than from a whole QA/QC system.
Therefore, recommendations for a Quality Control System for chemical monitoring under the WFD have been established, which combine the different QA/QC tools and measures.
Emerging substances are of increasing concern to scientists, regulators, industry and the public. The EU-funded NORMAN project (17 partners led by INERIS) was launched in 2005 with the ultimate goal of establishing a permanent network of reference laboratories and research centres able to ensure, in collaboration with competent authorities, industry, standardisation bodies and NGOs:
A rapid exchange of data and information on emerging substances on a global scale;
Better data quality and comparability via validation and harmonisation of common (chemical and biological) measurement methods and monitoring tools for emerging substances;
An independent and competent forum for the technical/scientific debate on issues related to emerging substances.
At the end of those three years of EU funding, the goal has been achieved: NORMAN is now to become a non-profit association and, from January 2009, will start to operate as a permanent, self-sustaining network open to you and all interested stakeholders dealing with emerging substances. Its aim is to facilitate the exchange of information, debate and research collaboration at a global level on these challenging issues.
JOINT EVENT
8th CMA plenary
meeting
EAQC-WISE final workshop
NORMAN - Launch meeting
of the new permanent network
and project final workshop
The workshop – Day 2 – 21 October
The CMA activity 2 on quality assurance and control has the mandate to develop a common strategy (at European, national and river basin level) for quality assurance and control for chemical monitoring data covering both priority substances in surface/marine waters and pollutants monitored in groundwater. The EAQC-WISE project aims to support this activity and to give recommendations based on scientific results.
This workshop will be the place to offer CMA members the project recommendations and to discuss its applicability and the potential impact on CMA activities.
The workshop – Day 1 – 20 October
As well as a presentation of the results achieved by the project during 2005–2008, the meeting on October will be the launch event for the new permanent network, and will include a presentation of: its aims and objectives; its activities linked with the Chemical Monitoring Activity of DG ENV; and the NORMAN Joint Programme of Activities for 2009–2011.
October 20-21, 2008
VENUE
Monday 20 October
Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning
20 avenue de Ségur PARIS
Tuesday 21 October
National Museum of Natural History
57 rue Cuvier – PARIS
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NORMAN Contract FP6 Priority 6.3
The views expressed are purely those of the writer and may not under any circumstances be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission