This European Standard describes a method for detecting and identifying organic chemicals that are amenable to GC-MS analysis using the procedures described and which can migrate from a product into water intended for human consumption. This European Standard does not provide all the necessary tools to completely identify all the substances that are detected. A method of semi-quantitatively estimating the concentrations of the organic substances detected is also provided, however, concentrations should only be seen as indicative. NOTE The method to be used for the preparation of migration waters is specified by separate ENs, as noted below.
EN 15768:2015 Referenced Document
EN 12873-1:2014 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption - Influence due to migration - Part 1: Test method for factorymade products made from or incorporating organic or glassy (porcelain/vitreous enamel) materials
EN 12873-2:2005 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption - Influence due to migration - Part 2: Test method for non-metallic and non-cementitious site-applied materials
EN 12873-3:2006 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption - Influence due to migration - Part 3: Test method for ion exchange and adsorbent resins
EN 12873-4:2006 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption - Influence due to migration - Part 4: Test method for water treatment membranes
EN ISO 3696:1995 Water for Analytical Laboratory Use- Specification and Test Methods (ISO 3696 : 1987)
EN 15768:2015 history
2015EN 15768:2015 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption - GC-MS identification of water leachable organic substances