EN 16123:2013

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principles
5 Typical areas for application of screening methods
6 Selecting a screening method
7 Applicability conditions for screening methods
8 Fit-for-purpose testing
9 Analytical acceptance criteria
10 Quality assurance
11 Documentation
Annex A (informative) - Decision making process
Annex B (informative) - Example of documentation aid/check list
Annex C (informative) - Statistical tool for individual
        comparability - Equality of results from reference
        method and screening method: Mean value t-test
        for real samples
Bibliography

This European Standard gives guidance on the selection and application of screening methods for waste characterisation. The aim of this document is to set up criteria as to when the different kinds of screening methods may be applied for the analysis of a certain parameter in waste and which steps are required to prove their suitability. This document does not recommend any particular screening method, but confirms the principles of its selection and application.