Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol 6 No 11: Measurement of contaminants in food for Marine Strategy Framework Directive Descriptor 9

Report describing monitoring of compliance with Good Environmental Status (GES) for Marine Strategy Framework Directive Descriptor 9, measuring contaminant concentrations in fish and

seafood against the EC regulatory levels. DOI: 10.7489/1639-1


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