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MCERTS: performance standard for laboratories undertaking chemical testing of soil

This document details the requirements for a laboratory undertaking the chemical testing of soil and the procurer of analytical services to the MCERTS performance standard.

Applies to England

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Performance standard for laboratories undertaking chemical testing of soil

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We set up our Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) to provide a framework of standards you can use to monitor things that affect the environment.

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Published 7 April 2014
Last updated 7 November 2023 + show all updates
  1. The document has been updated to better meet publishing and accessibility standards. No significant changes to the content have been made.

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