Marchwood has achieved UKAS accreditation for brominated dioxins analysis, reinforcing its position as the UK’s leading specialist in stack emissions testing. This specialist analytical service plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public health and protecting the environment, while helping plants secure the necessary permits for commercial incineration under Environment Agency (EA) legislation.
‘On 1st January 2023, new EA legislation came into force requiring plants to test stack emissions for brominated dioxins twice a year,’ said Alan Wilson, General Manager at Marchwood. ‘At that time, no laboratory in the UK was offering this type of analysis. We were the first to carry it out and developed a robust analytical method to meet the new regulatory requirements. This enabled customers to comply from day one. That method has now been accredited by UKAS, reinforcing the confidence customers already have in our service and recognising the expertise and hard work of our teams.’
Marchwood’s brominated dioxins testing is part of its comprehensive range of analytical services for stack emissions. The analysis can be undertaken as a standalone service, or alongside chlorinated dioxins and PCBs within the same sampling train. By sampling them all at the same point, customers can save a significant amount of money and time while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
‘We are proud to have achieved UKAS accreditation for our brominated dioxins analysis,’ said Felicity Lenyk, Director of Product at Cawood. ‘As the first laboratory in the UK to initially develop and deliver this service, we have built significant technical expertise and practical experience in brominated dioxins analysis. The UKAS accreditation is the result of months of rigorous method development, validation and collaboration across our technical teams. Their expertise and dedication keep our customers compliant and reflects our continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality in environmental testing.’
Marchwood provides a comprehensive analysis service for stack emissions. For more information, contact us.
