Invitation to new laboratories to provide testing services for digestate
As administrators of the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme (BCS) we invited initial expressions of interest from UK laboratories, with appropriate experience, who wished to be considered for the future provision of testing services on digestate samples from those AD facilities who have applied for certification under the PAS110 and Quality Protocol. However the introduction of new tests, which were not fully documented until recently, has naturally resulted in delays to this process. We propose to discuss the revised tests and the criteria required for the acceptance of applications from new laboratories, at the next session of the Oversight Panel, which is meeting on 29th September. The panel is set up up to provide impartial guidance on the governance of the BCS and includes stakeholders who will advise us regarding this important part of the certification process. Following the Oversight Panel meeting we will be in touch with any laboratories who are interested in providing services. Please contact David Collins on dcollins@r-e-a.net or Ciaran Burns on cburns@r-e-a.net if there are any queries.
Meanwhile NrM Laboratories continues usual to offer the full suite of laboratory services necessary to fulfil the conditions of the PAS110, ADQP and the Additional Scheme Rules for Scotland (ASRS)
Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL)
Biofertiliser Certification Scheme
7th Floor,
Capital Tower,
91 Waterloo Road,
London SE1 8RT
Tel: 0207 925 3570
Fax: 0207 925 2715
Contacts:
Virginia Graham - Chief Executive of REAL - virginia@realassurance.org.uk
David Collins- dcollins@r-e-a.net
Ciaran Burns- cburns@r-e-a.net
All laboratories wishing to apply to be included in the BCS appointed list of laboratories must demonstrate their ability to carry out all the required tests and in an acceptable timescale.
NRM Laboratories has been appointed by BCS to carry out or arrange for the full range of tests relating to the PAS110:2010, ADQP or Additional Scheme Rules for Scotland (ASRS). Amendments and additions to the tests and guidance on sampling can be found at Annexes B & C in the BCS Scheme Rules.
A price list will be supplied on application to NRM laboratories
NRM Ltd
Coopers Bridge
Braziers Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG42 6NS
www.nrm.uk.com
Contact: Sean Stevenson
Email: sean.stevenson@nrm.uk.com
Telephone: 01344 898467
WRAP have published a report on the Residual Biogas Potential Test which is one of the key tests for satisfying the ADQP and PAS110 standards.
To download a copy of the Residual Biogas Potential Test Report please follow the link to the WRAP website by clicking here.