Since the last meeting in 2006 the
pressure on Analysts to monitor everincreasing
numbers of compounds,
which are suspected (or convicted) of
causing health problems to humans
and wildlife is increasing. Some of the
compounds that were of academic
interest in terms of methodology
design are now subject to legislation in
terms of specific maximum levels,
which may be tolerated. New
emerging environmentally pollutants
(EEP) originate from a variety of
sources thus making the task for the
analyst more difficult. The
practitioners, in tandem with the
Instrument manufacturers have risen
to meet the challenge and this meeting
gave a fascinating overview of where
we currently are and, having a vested
interest in our environment, in seeing
progress on all fronts.