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Standards for Environmental Analysis

Water (Ground, Waste, and Drinking) Testing

EPA Takes Action on Chemicals Used in Dyes, Flame Retardants and Industrial Detergents

In August 2010, the US EPA took another step forward with its plan to address the potential health risks associated with chemical pollutants in the environment. Click here for full article.


  • EPA Takes Action on Chemicals Used in Dyes, Flame Retardants and Industrial Detergents

CIL develops analytical standards for emerging environmental contaminants such as pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) and many others that can be found in surface, ground and drinking waters, as well as wastewater discharge. Initiatives such as the EU Water Framework Directive and US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act provide scope and direction for analytical methods and standards.

Ben Priest

Ben Priest

Business Development Manager – Environmental Products

Ben Priest currently holds the position of Business Development Manager – Environmental Standards, where he is responsible for development of stable isotope labeled standards and standard mixtures to meet requirements of researchers, regulatory agencies and commercial testing laboratories worldwide. He is also responsible for development of key partnerships to develop standards for analysis of environmental, food, water, and human exposure samples.

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