Center for advanced Studies of Societal Security and Vulnerability, in particular major incidents with (C)hemical, (B)iological, (R)adiological, (N)uclear and (E)xplosive substances

Standardization of Laboratory Analytical Methods (SLAM)

SLAM is a project with the objective of reviewing the needs for standardisation of CBRNE analysis and suggests a road map for its implementation. All partners to the SLAM consortium are significant players in the on-going dialogues on CBRN analytical requirements and procedures on the European scene. The composition of this consortium is well-balanced as to the complementary nature of the partners

Slam will, through background studies of needs and available procedures for CBRN sampling, transport and analysis review commonalities and suggest some relevant procedures. In addition, procedures particular to the so called “unknown sample”, i.e. sample with possible content of any of CBRN, will be reviewed and assessed. Workshops for tutorial inter-calibration exercises and for discussion with EU 27 MS will be performed in order to widen the dialogue on standardisation

Finally, a road-map suggesting methods of choice, processes and means to implement necessary standards to CBRN analysis will be presented and reported. A functional standardisation of CBRN analysis at the necessary level of stringency will become an important component of a Europe more resilient to CBRN incidents.

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