We have added a new range of Animal By-Product (ABP) testing packages to our online catalogue, making it quicker and simpler to order DEFRA mandated testing for regulated operations across the UK.
If you process animal by-products such as carcasses, food waste or animal-derived materials, routine laboratory testing is a regulatory requirement for many businesses. These new catalogue items are designed to align with government mandated testing requirements and help remove complexity from the ordering process.
Who needs Animal By-Product testing
ABP testing is required if you operate
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An Animal By-Product processing or rendering facility
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A composting or anaerobic digestion facility
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A petfood manufacturing site
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A fertiliser production facility using ABPs
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A biodiesel plant using animal-derived inputs
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An animal blood processing operation
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A dairy or milk waste processing facility
What materials can be tested
Our ABP testing packages cover a wide range of materials including
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Composting inputs and treated materials
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Anaerobic digestion feedstocks
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Fish and shellfish waste
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Carcasses and fallen stock
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Food and catering waste
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Used cooking oil
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Meat processing by-products such as blood and offal
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Animal waste including manure
Simple ordering via Europortal or Testing Direct webshop
Ordering Animal By-Product testing has been designed to be straightforward.
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Europortal users can select the required ABP test packages directly within Europortal as part of their usual sample submission process
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Customers not registered on Europortal can order the same DEFRA aligned ABP test packages quickly and securely via our Testing Direct online webshop.
Both routes provide access to clearly defined test bundles aligned to sample type and regulatory requirements, helping to reduce errors and avoid delays.
What we offer
Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd in partnership with Eurofins Agro Testing UK Ltd, offers DEFRA compliant Animal By-Product testing through UKAS accredited laboratories no. 9659, 2262 and 27281. Our catalogue is structured to reflect mandated organisms and testing requirements for different ABP materials, supported by clear sampling guidance and reference information.
Further official guidance is available from UK government resources covering laboratory testing requirements for animal by-products and sector-specific guidance for composting and biogas operations.
UK Government guidance links
Contact us
For help selecting the correct Animal By-Product testing package, please Submit an enquiry or call +44 (0) 845 604 6740.
January 2026
