COnsortium to Perform Human Biomonitoring on a European Scale (COPHES)

In December 2009 the COPHES consortium began work towards an EU HBM framework. This will be accompanied by a feasibility study called DEMOCOPHES which will start in autumn 2010.

It is a direct provision of policy support for implementation of the Environment and Health Action Plan especially Action 3 (Develop a coherent approach to HBM in Europe).

COPHES aims to

•  Harmonise national and local activities on HBM to contribute to better data comparability across the EU
• Coordinate HBM programmes across the EU

COPHES will be accompanied by a feasibility study called DEMOCOPHES which will start in autumn 2010.

Click on About COPHES for detailed information on the Project Concept of COPHES and the Work Packages.

Latest updates   (05 August 2010)

Study leaders and laboratories involved in COPHES have been sent a questionnaire. Data from the questionnaire will be used to prepare an agreed protocol for the European pilot study DEMOCOPHES.  

Quality assurance in HBM - a Glossary is now available.

Go to the News and Events page for details on meetings coming up in the next couple of months.