SILSOE ODOURS RECEIVES ODOUR SAMPLING ACCREDITATION FROM UKAS
ODOUR SAMPLING ACCREDITATION
At Silsoe Odours, we are well known for our odour expertise and proficiency across all our services. Indeed, we have many wonderful client testimonials to that effect. With this in mind, we are delighted to hold further evidence of this dedication to quality results. In 2019, we received UKAS accreditation for odour sampling.
To earn the accreditation, a UKAS assessor joined us at two locations, Tempsford and Bedford, to witness the team conducting an odour sampling survey. Our thanks go to Biogen and Anglian Water for their support in providing sites for these assessment visits.
As part of our odour sampling surveys, we collect samples per the European Standard BSEN13725. We then transfer them to our odour laboratory, which was the first in the UK to receive UKAS accreditation.
UKAS ASSESSOR COMMENTS
“The individuals witnessed undertaking the site activities demonstrated a good level of technical competence and knowledge.”
“Staff demonstrated that they were thoroughly familiar with the equipment and its use.”
UKAS is “the UK’s National Accreditation Body, responsible for determining, in the public interest, the technical competence and integrity of organisations such as those offering testing, calibration and certification services.”
Take a look at the UKAS Schedule of Accreditation for Silsoe Odours for further detail.
WHAT IS ODOUR SAMPLING?
We conduct odour sampling as part of an odour sampling survey. In short, we collect samples of air and take them to our UKAS-accredited odour laboratory. Here, we test them for things like odour concentration, intensity and characterisation. As a result, you receive scientific data about your odour emissions, helping you understand them. In turn, this means you’ll be able to manage and control them in future. What’s more, you can use the results to prove compliance with your odour management plan or operating permit.
At the same time, we support this evidence with advice and guidance from our experts. We present all our findings in a comprehensive but easy to read report. So, you’ll have a clear, practical guide on what to do next.
Our team conducts all our odour sampling following the European Standard BSEN13725. UKAS accreditation shows that we’ve demonstrated this to their assessors.
James Sneath, Technical Manager at Silsoe Odours
James Sneath is our Technical Manager at Silsoe Odours. He says:
Our specialist team at Silsoe Odours has long led the field when it comes to odour sampling. So I’m delighted UKAS recognise this expertise. It gives our clients full confidence that our odour sampling results will meet the requirements of European Standard BSEN13725. Quality is always at the heart of what we do, and UKAS accreditation is a well-deserved reflection of our drive for continuous excellence.
FIND OUT MORE
If you would like to chat with us about our accreditations or any of our odour services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to talk through your requirements, and we work in partnership with our clients to meet your individual needs. Call 01525 860222 or click on the button below to contact our specialist team.
Updated 13th April 2021
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