Monitoring emerging substances in the environment: the Norman network holds its 16th general meeting

Held from December 3 to 5 in Rome, the Norman network's general meeting provided an opportunity for participants to exchange views during workshops devoted to topical scientific themes, such as artificial intelligence applied to the risk assessment of emerging substances in our environment, early warning systems, the identification of emerging contaminants in less-investigated compartments such as soils, and so on.
During these exchanges, particular emphasis was placed on strengthening collaborations and exploring new synergies: the collaboration agreement currently being signed between the Norman network and the PARC European research partnership should enable these two complementary structures to work in the common interest of better assessment of emerging risks. The network is also actively exploring opportunities for collaboration with NGOs.
Norman thus reaffirms its commitment to supporting public policies for environmental protection, and to ensuring data transparency and the widest possible access to innovative techniques for the early identification of emerging substances.

19 years in business

The Norman network, created in 2005 with the support of the European Commission, today brings together over 90 reference laboratories, research centers and other organizations at international level. Since 2009, Norman has positioned itself as an independent and competent player in the monitoring of emerging substances in the environment and the assessment of associated risks. Thanks to its expertise, it plays a major role in protecting our ecosystem.