CCQM Task Group on Nano- and Microplastics Measurements and Standards (CCQM-TG-NMMS)

Date Established: April 2022

Status: Active

Terms of Reference

• Develop a plan for a pilot study on nano- and microplastics
  • Summarise the input from CCQM TG members and broader CCQM membership regarding NMIs interest and capability for participation in pilot study of nano- and microplastics
  • Determine parties and models for coordination of a pilot study on nano-and micro-plastics effectively operating within the existing CCQM WGs structure
  • Based on feedback from the workshop in February 2025, determine measurands to be included in pilot study
  • Liaise with all CCQM WGs, other CCs on activities relevant to measurands considered for nano- and microplastics
• Continue liaison with expert practitioners, researchers, regulators and the documentary standards community to further assess priority needs in relation to the metrology community in this rapidly emerging field
• Liaise with all CCQM WGs, other CCs on activities relevant to nano- and microplastics to both inform members of stakeholder needs and share information on related programs and development work within the metrology community
• Present and provide a written report to the April 2026 CCQM plenary on the status of the task group’s work for feedback and comment