BS EN 15768:2015

What is BS EN 15768-GC-MS identification of water leachable organic substances about?  

BS EN 15768 is a European standard on the influence of materials on water intended for human consumption that discusses GC-MS identification of water leachable organic substances to ensure that the water is safe for consumption. 

BS EN 15768 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. 

BS EN 15768 also describes a method of semi-quantitatively estimating the concentrations of the organic substances detected, however, concentrations should only be seen as indicative. 

Note1: BS EN 15768 does not provide all the necessary tools to completely identify all the substances that are detected. 

Note2: The method to be used for the preparation of migration waters is specified by separate European standards. 

Who is BS EN 15768-GC-MS identification of water leachable organic substances for? 

BS EN 15768 on GC-MS identification of water leachable organic substances is relevant to: 

• Food scientists  
• Food technologists  
• Food laboratories  
• Food health and safety departments  
• Microbiologists 

Why should you use BS EN 15768-GC-MS identification of water leachable organic substances?  

Organic substances that migrate from products containing such substances have when used in contact with water intended for human consumption, the potential to cause health concerns for consumers. The potential health effects of these chemicals are assessed in three stages as follows: 

• Preparation of migration waters by exposing a portion of the material to water under controlled conditions 
• Analysis of the migration waters 
• Assessment of the identities and concentrations of the substance detected 

BS EN 15768 provides you with apparatus, methods for analysis, extraction procedures, GC-MS analysis, safety precautions, and much more. 

BS EN 15768 also provides the analytical procedures based upon gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) used to screen migration waters for organic substances derived from finished products such as pipes, protective coatings, membranes, etc. 

The methods and procedures provided by BS EN 15768 assist in identifying water leachable organic substances and ensure reducing the risk of health issues due to consumption of leachable organic substances. It may also be used as part of an approval audit process. 

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15768, you can identify the influence of materials on water intended for human consumption to ensure it is safe for consumption.