The analysis of PFAS by EPA 1633A and ASTM D8421 is part of the U.S. EPA’s Methods Update Rule (MUR) Rule 22. The action will promulgate EPA into 40 CFR Part 136. Also part of this action, PFAS method ASTM D8421 is proposed to be codified.
Merit Laboratories has become the first laboratory to be certified by the State of Michigan for PFAS testing in drinking water. Merit’s certification for PFAS testing, using EPA Method 537.1, is through the Michigan Department of Environment , Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE).
The National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) is a laboratory certification program that fosters the generation of data of known and documented quality. NELAP, organized by The NELAC Institute (TNI), relies on standards representing the best professional practices in the environmental laboratory industry to establish the requirements for this program. Merit maintains NELAP certification, following the standards established for this program. Merit's primary NELAP certification is through New York.
