NEN EN 15549 : 2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Principle of the method
6 Requirements
7 Reagents and gases
8 Apparatus
9 Sampling
10 Sample preparation
11 Analysis
12 Quantification
13 Quality control
14 Determination of measurement uncertainty
15 Interferences
16 Reporting of results
Annex A (informative) - Sampling systems
Annex B (informative) - Extraction methods (examples of
                        experimental conditions)
Annex C (informative) - Example for clean-up procedure
Annex D (informative) - Parameters for analysis (examples)
Annex E (informative) - Assessment of performance indicators
                        and uncertainty contributions
Annex F (informative) - Results of laboratory and field tests
Bibliography

Defines a measurement method for the determination of particulate benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) in ambient air, which can be used in the framework of the Council Directive 96/62/EC and the Directive 2004/107/EC. It also defines performance characteristics and performance criteria for the measurement method when it is used as a reference method.