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LoginRegulation 61 Notices are increasingly being served to a wide range of permitted facilities across the UK under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. These notices require operators to provide environmental information relating to their site activities and may include monitoring for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), hydrocarbons, pesticides, herbicides, ammonia, biological oxygen demand, and other inorganic and organic parameters in surface water, groundwater, and trade effluent discharges.
With any new regulatory requirement, it is important to partner with a reputable laboratory that can help ensure compliance for you or your end client. ALS offers a service you can rely on, with experienced technical and client-facing teams who are familiar with the requirements of Regulation 61 Notices and can support you in understanding your environmental permit obligations and monitoring requirements.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a major focus of environmental regulation worldwide, including in the UK. PFAS are a group of persistent chemicals historically used in a range of industrial applications and in aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) used for firefighting and fire training. Due to their persistence and potential environmental impact, there is an increasing requirement to analyse discharges, groundwater, and surface waters to determine PFAS concentrations.
As our understanding of the presence, toxicity, and potential effects of these emerging contaminants continues to develop, demand for PFAS analysis continues to increase. ALS remains one of the global leaders in this field and is responding to changing regulatory and analytical requirements.
Below is a summary of items that are likely to contain PFAS and therefore should not be used by staff conducting sampling, along with acceptable alternatives.
| Not to be used | Acceptable alternative |
|---|---|
| Teflon™ tubing/equipment | HDPE tubing/equipment |
| Decon 90 | Ensure PFAS-free cleaning products (triple rinse de-con procedures with de-ionised water) |
| PTFE containers | HDPE or other lab approved containers – ensure they are not Teflon lined |
| Teflon containers | HDPE or other approved containers |
| Re-use of equipment | De-contaminate any equipment which is re-used – collect equipment blanks |
| Water resistant or treated latex gloves | Powderless nitrile gloves |
| Re-use of gloves | Change gloves immediately before collecting each sample |
| Externally purchased de-ionised water | Use only PFAS-free de-ionised water provided by the lab for QC samples |
ALS now offers the following suite (TM 434), which is fully compliant with the requirements of Annex I of a Regulation 61 Notice. Please download our flyer to view the full PFAS broad suite.
Samples are extracted using solid phase extraction (SPE) and analysed by liquid chromatography coupled with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS).
Samples should be collected using digitubes, which help to minimise effects from analyte sorption on sample containers, as analysis is carried out on the entire sample including the container rinsate. We offer sampling guidance documents to support your sampling and can provide technical support at every step of the process.
ALS has extensive experience working with a wide range of industries and a detailed understanding of the requirements of environmental permits and Regulation 61 Notices. The assessment of PFAS and other contaminants can present unique sampling and analytical challenges, so it is essential to partner with a laboratory experienced in analysing these parameters to ensure sites are properly characterised using advanced analytical techniques.
We provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to meet your environmental monitoring and PFAS testing needs, helping you move forward with confidence.
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Regulation 61 Notices are increasingly being served to a wide range of permitted facilities across the UK under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. These notices require operators to provide environmental information relating to their site activities and may include monitoring for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), hydrocarbons, pesticides, herbicides, ammonia, biological oxygen demand, and other inorganic and organic parameters in surface water, groundwater, and trade effluent discharges.
With any new regulatory requirement, it is important to partner with a reputable laboratory that can help ensure compliance for you or your end client. ALS offers a service you can rely on, with experienced technical and client-facing teams who are familiar with the requirements of Regulation 61 Notices and can support you in understanding your environmental permit obligations and monitoring requirements.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a major focus of environmental regulation worldwide, including in the UK. PFAS are a group of persistent chemicals historically used in a range of industrial applications and in aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) used for firefighting and fire training. Due to their persistence and potential environmental impact, there is an increasing requirement to analyse discharges, groundwater, and surface waters to determine PFAS concentrations.
As our understanding of the presence, toxicity, and potential effects of these emerging contaminants continues to develop, demand for PFAS analysis continues to increase. ALS remains one of the global leaders in this field and is responding to changing regulatory and analytical requirements.
Below is a summary of items that are likely to contain PFAS and therefore should not be used by staff conducting sampling, along with acceptable alternatives.
| Not to be used | Acceptable alternative |
|---|---|
| Teflon™ tubing/equipment | HDPE tubing/equipment |
| Decon 90 | Ensure PFAS-free cleaning products (triple rinse de-con procedures with de-ionised water) |
| PTFE containers | HDPE or other lab approved containers – ensure they are not Teflon lined |
| Teflon containers | HDPE or other approved containers |
| Re-use of equipment | De-contaminate any equipment which is re-used – collect equipment blanks |
| Water resistant or treated latex gloves | Powderless nitrile gloves |
| Re-use of gloves | Change gloves immediately before collecting each sample |
| Externally purchased de-ionised water | Use only PFAS-free de-ionised water provided by the lab for QC samples |
ALS now offers the following suite (TM 434), which is fully compliant with the requirements of Annex I of a Regulation 61 Notice. Please download our flyer to view the full PFAS broad suite.
Samples are extracted using solid phase extraction (SPE) and analysed by liquid chromatography coupled with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS).
Samples should be collected using digitubes, which help to minimise effects from analyte sorption on sample containers, as analysis is carried out on the entire sample including the container rinsate. We offer sampling guidance documents to support your sampling and can provide technical support at every step of the process.
ALS has extensive experience working with a wide range of industries and a detailed understanding of the requirements of environmental permits and Regulation 61 Notices. The assessment of PFAS and other contaminants can present unique sampling and analytical challenges, so it is essential to partner with a laboratory experienced in analysing these parameters to ensure sites are properly characterised using advanced analytical techniques.
We provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to meet your environmental monitoring and PFAS testing needs, helping you move forward with confidence.
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