Odour Monitoring (MCERTS)
Certified Odour Testing for Compliance, Planning & Nuisance Investigations
Odour Monitoring (MCERTS) measures and quantifies odorous emissions from industrial processes, waste facilities, or development sites. Using methods approved under the Environment Agency’s Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS), this service ensures that your site meets UK regulatory standards and can withstand scrutiny from planners, inspectors, or the public.
Whether you’re applying for a permit, responding to complaints, or managing emissions proactively, certified odour monitoring gives you the defensible data you need — delivered with expert guidance and fully compliant analysis.
Trusted MCERTS odour monitoring services across the UK, delivering MCERTS-compliant odour measurement, real-time air quality monitoring and robust odour assessment for industrial sites, waste management, food processing and wastewater treatment.
Why It Matters — and What’s at Risk
Odour is one of the most common causes of public nuisance complaints to local councils. Failing to monitor and manage odours can result in:
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❌ Permit rejections or delays
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🧾 Enforcement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
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📣 Escalating community complaints and reputational damage
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⚠️ Operational restrictions or fines
Local authorities and the Environment Agency now expect odour assessments for planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance. If your site emits noticeable smells — from waste, food production, composting, or chemical use — certified testing is essential to prove you’re in control.
What’s Measured
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Odour Units (ou/m³) – concentration of odour detected through dynamic olfactometry
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Key Odorous Compounds – including ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, and VOCs
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Sampling at Source & Boundary – depending on the regulatory context
All testing is carried out in line with BS EN 13725 and MCERTS standards, ensuring acceptance by the Environment Agency and local authorities.
How It Works
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Sampling at stacks, vents or boundary locations
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Use of trained odour assessors and calibrated equipment
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Laboratory analysis using dynamic olfactometry
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Detailed reporting with interpretation and recommendations
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Support for odour impact assessments, permitting, or complaint defence
Who It’s For
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🗑️ Waste & Recycling Facilities
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🧪 Industrial & Chemical Plants
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🍽️ Food Production & Agriculture
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🏗️ Developments near sensitive receptors
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🏛️ Public bodies responding to complaints or enforcing controls
What You Get
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📄 Fully compliant MCERTS-accredited odour data
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🔍 Transparent reports suitable for EA submission or planning review
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🧠 Expert interpretation to guide mitigation or dispute resolution
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✅ Peace of mind in high-risk, high-scrutiny sectors
Stay Ahead of Odour Complaints — with Certified, Trusted Data
Odour may be invisible, but its impact is very real. This service ensures you’re monitoring correctly, reporting accurately, and protecting your operations from regulatory risk.
Competitive rates, nationwide coverage and strong experience working alongside consultants and regulators make us the partner of choice for accurate, transparent odour monitoring and air quality assessments.
