PROFICIENCY TEST FOR OLFACTOMETRY

Big news this week for the odour test laboratory here at Silsoe Odours. We have received the results of the annual international inter-laboratory comparison of olfactometry. Olfasense GmbH organises it, and we have successfully participated for more than a decade.

The aim is to determine the precision and accuracy of our odour test activities, according to European odour standard EN13725.

So this week, we are pleased to share the results for 2018.

WHY TEST THE PROFICIENCY OF AN ODOUR TEST

Our odour lab was the first in the UK to receive UKAS-accreditation. This clearly reflects the high performance of our odour testing, together with our commitment to quality assurance. As part of our accreditation, UKAS requires us to participate in a proficiency test each year. By doing so, we safeguard our ongoing compliance with BSEN13725. The test assesses the quality of our odour test activities. Furthermore, it gives us the chance to enhance our everyday quality assurance procedures.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

The organisers carried out an open, decentralised proficiency test for dynamic olfactometry in June 2018. The measuring method applied was according to European Standard EN13725.

The test criteria assessed two elements. Firstly, the precision of odour test results under repeatability conditions. Secondly, the accuracy for n-butanol of the laboratory according to EN13725.

A total of 41 laboratories from 17 different countries applied to participate in this proficiency test. Of those, 30 (73%) were compliant with the EN13725 requirement parameters.

SILSOE ODOURS RESULTS

In light of our commitment to the best quality results, we have always achieved great results in this proficiency test. Happily, this year is no different! Our odour test lab did, of course, perform admirably. The 2018 proficiency test of olfactometry confirmed our compliance with both precision and repeatability. So, a huge congratulations to the whole team involved in running the laboratory.

SPEAK TO US ABOUT YOUR ODOUR TEST NEEDS

So, it is fair to say that we are pleased with this year’s proficiency test results. Once again, they showcase the quality of our odour test services. If you would like to speak to our odour consultants about our testing services or any odour challenge you may have, please get in touch with the team. In the first instance, you can reach us on 01525 860222. Alternatively, you can click the button below. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. We often share odour updates and news about the team.

REFERENCES

1.Olfasense GmbH Proficiency Test Report, September 2018.
2.EN13725:2003 Air quality – determination of odour concentration by dynamic olfactometry, April 2003.

Updated 30th March 2022