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Tag: Odour Testing

Odour panel member conducting UKAS-accredited olfactometry testing in the Silsoe Odours laboratory

What is Olfactometry? | Measuring Odour Concentration Under BS EN 13725

Olfactometry is the standard laboratory method used to measure odour concentration and intensity in air samples. This guide explains how dynamic olfactometry works under BS EN 13725:2022, including UKAS-accredited odour sampling and analysis.

Sniffing ports used in dynamic olfactometry at the Silsoe Odours UKAS-accredited odour laboratory, supporting BS EN 13725 compliant odour measurement.

Proficiency Testing in UKAS-Accredited Odour Laboratories

UKAS accreditation and independent proficiency testing ensure reliable odour measurement. Discover the role of BS EN 13725:2022 and olfactometry in delivering consistent, defensible laboratory results for regulatory and technical decision-making.

Odour Panel Members are crucial to the odour testing process

An Overview of Odour Testing

Learn how Silsoe Odours tests and analyses odours using UKAS-accredited methods. Understand the process of odour testing, including odour panels and how results remain objective.

The Silsoe Odours team conducting an odour sampling survey, just one of the odour impact assessment services available.

How to Conduct an Effective Odour Impact Assessment

Learn how to conduct an effective odour impact assessment with Silsoe Odours. This step-by-step guide explains odour sampling surveys, as well as an overview of sniff surveys, dispersion modelling and laboratory testing in compliance with BS EN 13725:2022.

Odour sample bag connected to an olfactometer for odour sample testing

Odour Sample Testing: How to Collect & Send Samples Safely

Learn how to collect, store and send odour samples safely for accurate laboratory testing. This guide explains best practice odour sampling methods and how to ensure reliable, UKAS-accredited testing results.

Split image showing historical and current olfactometry testing at Silsoe Odours, marking 20 years of accredited odour testing.

Celebrating 20 Years of Accredited Odour Testing

Silsoe Odours celebrates 20 years of UKAS accredited odour testing and sampling. Accredited by UKAS to BS EN 13725:2022, we provide robust, regulator-ready odour measurement to support planning applications, environmental permits and complaint investigations across the UK.

Hedonic tone odour assessments rate the level of pleasure, or displeasure, of an odour

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HEDONIC TONE

HEDONIC TONE ODOUR ASSESSMENTS In brief, a hedonic tone odour assessment is a subjective testing process. It is an odour service we offer that measures the level of pleasure, or displeasure, that specific odours create when they come into contact with the human nose. We then give a ‘score’ to each odour. Our highly trained…
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