The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research- (IDÆA)- it is part of the CSIC- Spanish Council for Scientific Research. IDÆA-CSIC is devoted mainly to environmental sciences, including environmental chemistry, eco-toxicology, fine chemistry, organic chemistry and technology areas like textile chemistry. The investigation of the group led by Prof. Damià Barceló is focused on the development of new analytical and bioanalytical techniques for the determination of organic contaminants in the environment and food. The group is recognized as one of the most advanced groups at the European level in the field of chemical analysis, and study of behaviour, fate and impact of emerging contaminants in the environment. This has resulted in the participation in 38 EU projects since April 1994.

Tasks in the project

• Coordination of the Project
• SUBPROJECT: COAST-ASSESSMENT