eDNA Terminology and Reporting Requirements

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
W214
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
13.020.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

The standard defines consistent terminology for eDNA reports/communications across applications and sectors.  It sets baseline requirements for the generation and reporting of eDNA results, to enable better interpretations of the results by regulatory authorities, governments, academic researchers, conservation authorities, proponents of large infrastructure and natural resource projects. Minimum reporting requirements  also enable eDNA data collations, data-mining and meta-analytical approaches for addressing larger scale environmental issues. Reporting requirements encompass all aspects of the eDNA analysis cycle, including sampling, sample storage/handling, analysis methodologies, analysis results, and steps to prevent false positive and false negative errors. The standard is limited to reporting requirements only, and does not include requirements for conducting eDNA analysis

Project need:

This Project will aim to develop a National Standard of Canada to increase the reliability of Environmental DNA (eDNA) survey data and interpretations, and thus increase regulator and public confidence. It will provide the industry with support for the management of natural resources by providing accurate and timely information regarding the occurrence and distribution of ‘at risk’ and invasive species, ecosystem health, wildlife population. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: • Support permitting decisions and regulatory compliance in the Construction and Natural Resources Sectors • Support conservation authorities/governments monitoring species-at-risk/invasive species

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