Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd. and Eurofins Agro Testing UK Ltd. offer ISO 17025-accredited testing services to support compliance with PAS 100, PAS 110, and the Animal By-Products Regulation (ABPR).
These standards support the safe reuse of organic materials across agriculture, landscaping, horticulture, and environmental applications.
What is PAS 100?
PAS 100 is the UK’s quality standard for compost. It ensures composted materials are
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Safe for use in agriculture and horticulture
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Consistent in composition
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Free from unacceptable levels of contaminants and pathogens
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Testing includes assessments for stability, maturity, microbiology, and physical contaminants
What is PAS 110?
PAS 110 is the UK's quality standard for anaerobic digestate, confirming the material is
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Nutrient-rich and stable
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Suitable for safe reuse
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Compliant with end-of-waste criteria
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Parameters include volatile solids, hygiene indicators, plant response, and physical contaminant levels
ABPR compliance for compost and digestate
If your compost or digestate includes animal by-products (ABPs), testing must also comply with Retained Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. Depending on the material’s origin and intended use, approval from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) may be required.
Our testing services help ensure compliance with both PAS standards and the ABPR, supporting product quality, regulatory approval and safe application.
Find out more about our ABP testing.
Our compost and digestate testing capabilities
We offer a full scope of testing for compost and digestate producers, including
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PAS 100 & PAS 110 testing
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ABPR-compliant microbiological analysis (Salmonella, E. coli)
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Chemical analysis (e.g. pH, nutrient content, heavy metals)
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Physical contaminant screening
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Stability and maturity testing
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Plant response and phototoxicity
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Volatile solids and organic matter content
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Moisture and dry matter determination
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Hygiene and pathogen indicators
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We also offer consultancy for end-of-waste compliance
Additional related services from Eurofins Agro Testing UK include: Plant response/phototoxicity
testing, volatile solids or organic matter content, moisture and dry matter determination.
ABPR consultancy support
In addition to testing, we provide expert consultancy to help ensure
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Audit readiness (e.g. FEMAS, BRC, ISO 22000, Local Authority Feed Hygiene audits)
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HACCP implementation and GMP guidance
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Training and interpretation of testing results
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Regulatory compliance for ABP-derived materials
For more information on how we can support your compost and digestate needs, contact us or call +44 (0) 845 604 6740.
