Organic Materials

Determine the suitability of materials used in anaerobic digestion (AD) and assess manures, slurries, and composts applied to land with our accredited analytical testing services.

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	4503	Organic Materials - Ammonium-N
		Provides a complete measure of Ammonium-N content in organic waste, supporting accurate nutrient planning and compliance with agronomic standards. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	I137	Organic Materials - Basic AD Process Analysis Suite
		Dry Matter, Volatile Solids, Volatile Fatty Acids, Total Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, pH, FOS/TAC Ratio & Electrical Conductivity for Monitoring AD process Focused on key indicators for stable anaerobic digestion, helping you monitor and maintain process efficiency. Interim report provided for Volatile Fatty Acids and FOS/TAC within 2/3 working days. Contact Us
	I136	Organic Materials - Basic Feedstock Characterisation Suite
		Includes Dry Matter and Volatile Solids Essential for understanding feedstock composition and optimising energy yield in processing systems. Contact Us
	4618	Organic Materials - Biological Oxygen Demand
		Assesses pollution risk from liquid wastes, supporting compliance with discharge regulations. Contact Us
	4901	Organic Materials - Biomethane Potential (BMP) - 14-Day Test
		14 Day Test with Gas (With Option to Extend to 28 days) Predicts the biogas yield from feedstocks under controlled conditions. It helps operators select suitable materials, optimise feedstock blends, and maximise energy output. Shorter tests provide quick insights for faster decision-making. Contact Us
	4903	Organic Materials - Biomethane Potential (BMP) - 28-Day Test
		28 Day Test with Gas Analysis Predicts the biogas yield from feedstocks under controlled conditions. It helps operators select suitable materials, optimise feedstock blends, and maximise energy output. Longer tests provide more accurate data for slow-degrading substrates, reducing risk of underperformance. Contact Us
	4905	Organic Materials - Biomethane Potential (BMP) - 40-Day Test
		40 Day Test with Gas Composition Predicts the biogas yield from feedstocks under controlled conditions. Longer tests provide more accurate data for slowdegrading substrates, reducing risk of underperformance. Contact Us
	4919	Organic Materials - Bullet Biomethane Potential (†S)
		Ideal for screening feedstocks before full BMP testing, saving time and reducing risk. Contact Us
	4619	Organic Materials - Chemical Oxygen Demand
		Provides a rapid indicator of potential water pollution, aiding environmental risk management. Contact Us
	I138	Organic Materials - Comprehensive AD Process Analysis Suite
		Dry Matter, Volatile Solids, Volatile Fatty Acids, pH, Conductivity, Total Nitrogen, Ammonium Nitrogen, FOS/TAC Ratio, Total Molybdenum, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Sulphur, Sodium and Total Carbon & Water Soluble Chloride for Monitoring AD process and Trace Element Dosing Requirements Advanced analysis for full process control and trace element management, ensuring robust and efficient digestion. Interim report provided for Volatile Fatty Acids and FOS/TAC within 2/3 working days. Contact Us
	4778	Organic Materials - Contaminants in Digestate
		Protects soil quality and meets regulatory requirements by confirming digestate is free from harmful contaminants. Contact Us
	4640	Organic Materials - Detection of Salmonella spp to BS EN 6579
		Detection of Salmonella spp to BS EN 6579 (†S). Price is inclusive of non-standard sample surcharge fee, applicable for all nonPAS samples. Critical for biosecurity, reducing risk of pathogen transfer to crops and livestock. Contact Us
	4632	Organic Materials - Determination of Oils, Fats & Grease
		Essential for meeting Environment Agency waste compliance requirements. Ideal for assessing materials that may pose a risk, including potential contamination from food waste, helping ensure safe and compliant waste management. Contact Us
	4516	Organic Materials - Determination of Total Carbon (Dumas)
		Understanding of carbon content, alongside nitrogen content of organic materials to determine a Carbon to Nitrogen ratio which determines whether the organic material releases or ties up nitrogen, contributes to the Organic Matter content of the soil, and supports balanced soil biology. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	4637	Organic Materials - Determination of Total Plastics, Glass, Metal and Sharps >2mm & Stones >4mm
		Provides a clear assessment of physical contaminants in material, supporting compliance and quality assurance for land application. Contact Us
	I130	Organic Materials - Digestate Micro-Nutrient Package
		Dry Matter, Total Molybdenum, Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium and Sulphur Understanding the concentration of trace elements in feedstock and digestate. Contact Us
	4500	Organic Materials - Dry Matter
		Provides accurate nutrient concentration by removing moisture variability. It is essential for feedstock characterisation, compost quality, and nutrient management planning. Contact Us
	4766	Organic Materials - E. Coli BS ISO 16649-2
		Ensures hygiene standards and regulatory compliance by monitoring for E. coli presence in digestate and feedstock. Contact Us
	I139	Organic Materials - Environment Agency (EA) Waste-To-Land Suite
		pH, EC, available & Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, Potassium, Dry Matter, Zinc, Copper, Nickel, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulphur, Molybdenum, Selenium, Arsenic, Fluoride, Manganese, Vanadium, Carbon, Aluminium, Iron and Organic Matter Comprehensive testing aligned with regulatory standards, providing confidence in waste-to-land applications. Contact Us
	4779	Organic Materials - FOS/TAC
		Volatile Fatty Organic Acids to Total Alkalinity Ratio. A key stability indicator for anaerobic digestion, helping operators maintain balanced and efficient biogas production. Contact Us
	4525	Organic Materials - Neutralising Value
		Neutralising Value as Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Oxide. Knowledge of the neutralising value of an organic material provides an understanding how the material will influence soil acidity and overall nutrient dynamics. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	4524	Organic Materials - Organic Matter
		Knowledge of the organic matter content helps determine the value of the material and how it behaves in the soil. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	I101	Organic Materials - PAS100 Additional Grade Suite - Agriculture & Field Horticulture
		E. Coli & Salmonella (†S), PTEs, Physical Contaminants & Stones, Stability and Maturity (†S), Particle Size Distribution, Dry Matter, pH, Organic Matter and Electrical Conductivity Ensures compost quality for agricultural and field horticultural use, meeting PAS100 standards and supporting soil health. Contact Us
	I074	Organic Materials - PAS100 Additional Grade Suite - Soft Landscaping & Horticulture
		Physical Contaminants & Stones, PSD, PTEs, Stability & Maturity (†S), Bulk Density, Organic Matter and Dry Matter with E. Coli & Salmonella (†S) Ensures compost quality for soft landscaping and horticultural use, meeting PAS100 standards and supporting soil health. Contact Us
	I109	Organic Materials - PAS100 Full Suite - Agriculture & Field Horticulture
		E. Coli & Salmonella (†S), PTEs, Physical Contaminants & Stones, Stability and Maturity (†S), Plant Response & Weed Propagules (†S), PSD, Dry Matter, Organic Matter, pH & Electrical Conductivity with Primary, Secondary & Total Nutrients with Water Soluble Chloride, Nitrate & Ammonium-N Guarantees compost quality for agricultural, horticultural, and landscaping use. It ensures the product is fit for purpose, free from physical contaminants, and meets nutrient and stability criteria. This protects soil health, supports crop growth, and provides confidence to end users. Contact Us
	I073	Organic Materials - PAS100 Principal Grade - Soft Landscaping & Horticulture
		E. Coli & Salmonella (†S), PTEs, Physical Contaminants & Stones, Stability and Maturity (†S), Particle Size Distribution, Dry Matter, Plant Response & Weed Propagules (†S), pH, Organic Matter and Electrical Conductivity Ensures compost quality for soft landscaping and horticultural applications, meeting PAS100 standards and protecting soil health. Contact Us
	I104, 4778, 4746	Organic Materials - PAS110 Full Suite – Separated Fibre
		ABP Salmonella & E Coli (†S), Potentially Toxic Elements, Total Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Ammoniacal Nitrogen in KCl, Dry Matter and Volatile Solids and Sulphur, Magnesium, pH, Contaminants, Residual Biogas Potential Ensures digestate meets strict quality standards for renewable fertiliser use. Confirms safety, nutrient value, and absence of contaminants, supporting soil health and sustainable farming. Compliance also removes waste status under the resource framework, reducing regulatory burden and increasing market confidence. This suite should be used for separate fibre. Contact Us
	I104, 4778, 4745, 4746	Organic Materials - PAS110 Full Suite – Whole Digestate & Separated Liquor
		ABP Salmonella & E Coli (†S), Potentially Toxic Elements, Total Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Ammoniacal Nitrogen in KCl, Dry Matter and Volatile Solids and Sulphur, Magnesium, pH, Contaminants, Volatile Fatty Acids Screening Value, Residual Biogas Potential Ensures digestate meets strict quality standards for use as a renewable fertiliser in agriculture and horticulture. It confirms the material is safe, nutrient-rich, and free from contaminants, supporting soil health and sustainable farming. Compliance also removes waste status under the resource framework, reducing regulatory burden and increasing market confidence. This suite should be used for whole digestate and separated liquor. Contact Us
	I104, 4778	Organic Materials - PAS110 Mandatory Suite
		ABP Salmonella & E Coli (†S), Potentially Toxic Elements, Total Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Ammoniacal Nitrogen in KCl, Dry Matter and Volatile Solids and Sulphur, Magnesium, pH, Contaminants Verifies digestate meets essential quality and safety standards for land application. Ensures compliance with regulations, confirms nutrient content, and supports sustainable farming practices. Contact Us
	4746	Organic Materials - Residual Biogas Potential (PAS110)
		Measures remaining biogas potential in digestate, indicating process efficiency and stability. Requirement for the Industrial Emissions Directive for facilities such as those treating sewage sludge to evaluate the remaining biogas potential in the treated sludge. Contact Us
	I093	Organic Materials - Standard Organic Materials Suite
		Total Solids, Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Sulphur, Calcium, Nitrate, Sodium and Ammonium with pH Determines nutrient content for land application, ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing over-application. It supports nutrient planning, reduces environmental risk, and maximises fertiliser value. Contact Us
	4809	Organic Materials - Theoretical Biogas (†S)
		Calculating theoretical biogas potential helps predict energy output from feedstocks, supporting feasibility studies and economic modelling for AD plants. Please note: if your sample is oily in nature, an alternative moisture analysis method will need to be used, which may extend turnaround time. Contact Us
	4548	Organic Materials - Total Boron
		Helps understand Boron content in feedstocks/digestates to determine whether they are deficient/sufficient for the bacteria involved in the Anaerobic Digestion process as it plays a role in several biological and chemical processes that impact biogas production and system stability. Boron is also a micronutrient required for crop production so knowledge of its content in material being applied to land helps assess the agronomic benefit of that material. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	4501	Organic Materials - Total Nitrogen
		Provides a complete measure of nitrogen content in organic waste, supporting accurate nutrient planning and compliance with agronomic standards. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	4792	Organic Materials - Total Tungsten
		Helps understand Tungsten content in feedstocks/digestates to determine whether deficient/sufficient for the bacteria involved in the Anaerobic Digestion process as it plays a role in several biological and chemical processes that impact biogas production and system stability. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	4569	Organic Materials - Uric Acid Nitrogen
		Helps optimise poultry manure application by accounting for uric acid nitrogen which is a significant proportial of the available nitrogen in this type of manure improving crop nutrition and reducing environmental risk. Bolt on only. Contact Us
	1076	Organic Materials - Volatile Fatty Acids Profile
		Acetic Acid [HAc] Equivalents, Acetic Acid, Propionic Acid, Iso-Butyric Acid, n-Butyric Acid, Iso-Valeric Acid, N-Valeric Acid, Iso-Caproic Acid, N-Caproic Acid Monitors anaerobic digestion health. High VFA levels indicate imbalance or inhibition, allowing early intervention to maintain biogas yield and prevent process failure. Contact Us
	I094	Organic Materials - Waste-to-Land Suitability Suite
		pH, EC, available & Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, Potassium, Dry Matter, Zinc, Copper, Nickel, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium, Magnesium, Sodium and Sulphur Testing suite to the suitability of organic material for land application. Designed to support compliance and soil health management. Contact Us

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