Tracing Micro and NanoPlastics in Food and Environment

The aim of this work package is to develop Micro- and Nanoplastics Reference Materials that mimic real Microplastics particles, with relevant polymer type, shapes, sizes and degradation status, as found in food and in the environment.

The aim of this work package is the development and harmonisation of procedures (including sample preparation) for the characterisation of small Microplastics (100 – 10 µm) (particle number, polymer type, particle mass fraction and surface morphology) in complex food and environmental matrices.

The aim of this work package is to develop sample preparation strategies and measurement methods for small Microplastics (< 10 µm) and Nanoplastics (< 0.1 µm) in food related samples (drinking water and milk).

The general aim of this work package is to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the reference materials and the methods developed in WP1-3 via interlaboratory comparisons.

The results and outcome from PlasticTrace will be disseminated through several channels to reach the different stakeholders and different sectors through a number of activities.

The aim of this work package is to provide a description of the management and coordination specified to ensure a successfully run project and details of the plans for reporting and meetings.