DIN EN 16215:2018-10

This document is applicable to the determination of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) (together termed 'dioxins' (PCDD/Fs)), and dioxin-like PCBs and non dioxin-like PCBs (dl-PCBs and ndl-PCBs) in animal feeding stuffs. Collaborative studies have been carried out. The method is suitable for the determination of dioxins, dl-PCBs and ndl-PCBs at the appropriate MRL in compound feed and ingredients e. g. oil, mineral clay. The method is applicable to samples containing trace level amounts of one or more dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs and indicator PCBs. The limit of quantification (LOQ) is 0,05 pg/g (OCDD/F = 0,1 pg/g) for the relevant individual congeners of dioxins/furans, 0,05 pg/g for non-ortho PCBs, 10 pg/g for mono-ortho PCBs, and 100 pg/g for non-dioxin-like PCBs. For determination of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, the procedure can be used as confirmatory method as defined by Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 for dioxins and dl-PCB in feed. Confirmatory methods as described in this standard are high-resolution gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) methods. If only the analysis of non-dioxin-like PCBs is required, a GC-LRMS method can be used (e. g. EN 15741) provided that appropriate analytical performance criteria are met in the relevant range for the matrix of interest. This European Standard is split into four modules. Each module describes a part of the whole procedure (see Figure 1 and Figure 2) to be followed: a) Module A: Description of standards which might be used; b) Module B: Description of extraction procedures; c) Module C: Description of clean up procedures; d) Module D: GC/HRMS determination. Each module describes a part of the whole method as well as, when applicable, alternatives which should be equivalent. Each module has to be regarded as an example. Combining modules and/or alternatives gives a highly flexible, 'performance based' procedure. It is permitted to modify the method if all performance criteria laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 are met. Any deviation of the described method, combination of modules needs to be recorded as part of the QA/QC procedures of accredited laboratories and should be available on request.