The ecotoxicological characterisation of waste is part of their assessment as hazardous or non-hazardous according to the European Waste List (EWL, 2000/532/EC and updates). Based on the experience obtained in organising an international ring test, ECT is perfectly prepared to conduct all tests with waste eluates and solid wastes that are required to evaluate the criterion H14 “ecotoxic”. All tests are conducted in compliance with the respective guidelines including the requirements of ISO 17025 (quality assurance). ECT is accredited for aquatic and terrestrial effect tests since 2009.

Because ECT was involved in preparing the Technical Guideline “Recommendations for the Ecotoxicological Characterisation of Wastes” (UBA 2008), we are able to assess the hazard of a wide range of wastes.

Do not hesitate to contact our experienced specialists in time in order to evaluate the potential hazard of your waste.