The
NORMAN network
started its activities in September 2005 with the financial support
of the European Commission
(NORMAN project - 6th Framework Programme – Priority 6.3 - Contract N° 018486) and it is now established as a
permanent self-sustaining network,
of
reference laboratories,
research centres and related organisations
for the monitoring and biomonitoring of
emerging environmental substances.
Our
mission is to:
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enhance the exchange of information and collection of data on emerging environmental substances;
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encourage the validation and harmonisation of common measurement methods and monitoring tools so that the demands of risk assessors can be better met;
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ensure that knowledge on emerging pollutants is maintained and developed by stimulating coordinated, interdisciplinary projects on collaborative, problem-oriented research and knowledge transfer to address identified needs.
NORMAN operates via the organisation of a number of activities, including expert group meetings,
workshops, databases and methods validation exercises.
The NORMAN partners have developed the first
Joint Programme of Activities (JPA) for 2009-2011. The
objectives of this NORMAN JPA 2009-2011 reflect some of the highest current
priority topics in the field of emerging substances (see also speakers’ presentations
at the
Launch Meeting of 20-21 October in Paris and
List of activities approved for 2009).
On this website you will find access to:
The NORMAN network relies on a number of
Contact Points identified in each EU country
to help the network gather information in the different countries about ongoing initiatives
on emerging substances. Please
if you want to join the network, propose yourself
and your organisation as a Contact Point in your country, or provide us
with relevant information regarding emerging substances.
