Normec DETS is a leading company that provides high-quality analytical testing services for the environmental sector, construction, waste management, fuels, and engineering.
Our laboratory is located in County Durham and is accredited to ISO 17025 and MCERTS, ensuring that we meet the highest standards and possess technical expertise.
We offer a wide range of services, including asbestos testing, soil contamination testing, water testing, and waste analysis. Thanks to our efficient logistics, we can collect samples the same day using our own drivers and vehicles, ensuring rapid sample processing.
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This product catalogue provides an overview of our services. The first section contains summary tables for soil and water, while the following pages provide detailed information on individual measurement parameters, detection limits, and accreditation status, as well as a number of frequently requested test packages and services.
Explore our services and discover how we can support you. With a wide range of solutions, we help you address a variety of challenges, tailored to your organisation.
Volatile organic compounds VOCs
Our laboratory is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) in accordance with the British, European, and international standard for quality assurance in analytical laboratories: BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) confirms to international clients that we have been accredited by a recognized accreditation body in accordance with this standard.
All accredited methods are inspected and approved by UKAS. The full standard covers both quality assurance and method-specific procedures. Normec DETS also participates in proficiency testing programs, including Aquacheck, Contest, AIMS, AISS, RICE, and DCC.
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We are pleased to be attending the Contamination & Land Remediation Expo at the NEC in Birmingham this September. Visit us on September 16 and 17 at one of the UK’s leading environmental events.
Championing Environmental Excellence: EIA Meets with UKAS Chair to Discuss Opportunities for the Sector Ken Scally, our Director of Engineering & Quality and Chair of the EIA Environmental Analysis and Testing Group, recently joined key industry representatives at the House of Lords to discuss the crucial role of the UK environmental laboratory sector.
Our environmental, social, and governance goals shape a greener future. At Normec, sustainability is not just a policy—it is a practice embedded in every aspect of our business operations. As environmental laboratories, we play a crucial role in advancing the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, and we help customers and communities transition to a safer, cleaner, and more equitable future.
On October 1, 2025, significant changes to UK legislation regarding roadworks took effect, affecting how utility companies, contractors, and local governments carry out roadworks and repairs. These changes are intended to improve coordination, reduce disruption, and increase environmental accountability.
In our very first “Team Member in the Spotlight” feature, we’d like to introduce our experienced Business Development Manager for Waste and Fuels: Kevin Quigley, who brings more than 35 years of industry expertise to our environmental laboratory.
Based on the feedback from our recent survey, we are pleased to announce the topic of our next webinar: PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). 70% of respondents chose PFAS as the topic they most wanted to learn more about, underscoring the growing concern about these persistent environmental pollutants.
We look forward to attending the RDF Conference in London on November 27, 2025, a key event for professionals in the waste-to-fuel sector.
Normec is a leading organization in the TICC sector (Testing, Inspection, Certification, Compliance). Our areas of expertise range from (drinking) water quality, air quality, and soil quality to fire safety, food safety, and management systems. Every day, we work to create a safe and healthy work and living environment—for this generation and future generations.
Yes. With our desktop and mobile application, Samplefy™, you can manage your sample data online. The app is linked to our customer portal and offers a complete experience, from sampling to results and certificates.
Yes. For PFAS analyses of water, specially prepared bottles are used to ensure interference-free sampling of environmental water. These bottles are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with unlined polypropylene (PP) caps to minimize the risk of contamination. In addition, the bottles are tested to confirm the absence of PFAS compounds.
Non-compliant samples are samples that have not been handled or stored correctly. This can be the case, for example, when the maximum storage period has been exceeded, the samples have not been stored at the correct temperature, were delivered in unsuitable packaging, contain an incorrect amount of air, have been affected by heat, light, or moisture, have deteriorated chemically or microbiologically, have been cross-contaminated, were damaged during transport, or were delivered in insufficient quantities. Such deviations may affect the reliability of the analysis results.
Reports are provided in Excel and PDF formats by default. Upon request, reports can also be provided in AGS, HWOL (Haz Waste Online), ESdat, and CSV formats.
Our laboratory is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) in accordance with the British, European, and international quality standard for analytical laboratories: BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Many of the analyses we perform are also covered by this UKAS accreditation.
The turnaround time depends on the type of test being performed. Standard tests can usually be reported within five business days.
Using the correct sample container is essential to maintain the integrity of the sample and to meet UKAS requirements for non-conforming samples. Please contact your account manager for more information or to request the correct sample container for your analysis.
