BS EN 15358-2011 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 15358-2011 — Solid recovered fuels. Quality management systems. Particular requirements for their application to the production of solid recovered fuels. This document specifies sector‑specific requirements to implement a quality management system (QMS) covering the chain from reception of wastes through production, sampling, testing, record‑keeping and delivery of solid recovered fuels (SRF).

Abstract

EN 15358:2011 provides requirements and guidance for establishing and operating a QMS for organisations producing or trading solid recovered fuels. It aligns with the structure and principles of EN ISO 9001 (quality management) while adding SRF‑specific controls such as feedstock reception, batch traceability, sampling and testing regimes, and product delivery requirements to assure consistent fuel quality and regulatory compliance.

General information

• Status: Published / active national adoption (BS EN adoption referenced as BS EN 15358:2011).
• Publication date: March 2011 (published 8 March 2011; BSI listing March 2011).
• Publisher: CEN (European Committee for Standardization) — published as EN 15358:2011 and adopted as a British Standard (BS EN 15358:2011).
• ICS / categories: 75.160.10 (Solid fuels), 75.160.40 (Biofuels / solid recovered fuels).
• Edition / version: 2011 (this edition replaces the earlier DD CEN/TS 15358:2006 technical specification).
• Number of pages: approximately 40–44 pages (published editions and national copies list around 40–44 pages).

Scope

EN 15358:2011 specifies particular QMS requirements for organisations that produce, process or trade solid recovered fuels derived from non‑hazardous wastes. It covers the SRF chain from reception of wastes through processing, sampling and testing, documentation, traceability and final delivery to the customer. The standard is intended to be used alongside EN ISO 9001 to ensure consistent product quality and to provide confidence to customers and regulators.

Key topics and requirements

• Alignment with EN ISO 9001 structure and quality management principles (documentation, control of records, continual improvement).
• Requirements for reception and handling of waste feedstocks destined to become SRF (inspection, acceptance criteria, batching).
• Process controls to reduce the need for end‑product testing by increasing process knowledge and consistency.
• Sampling and testing procedures to characterise SRF and demonstrate conformity to customer/contractual specifications.
• Traceability and record‑keeping requirements to link delivered SRF batches back to incoming wastes and processing records.
• Procedures for nonconforming product handling, corrective actions and continual improvement.
• Guidance for applying QMS requirements across the SRF supply chain (producers, processors, traders).

Typical use and users

This standard is used by SRF producers, waste management companies converting non‑hazardous waste into solid recovered fuels, operations and quality managers, laboratory personnel responsible for sampling and testing, auditors and certifying bodies assessing QMS implementation for SRF production and supply. It supports contract specification, supplier qualification, regulatory compliance and preparation for third‑party certification where required.

Related standards

Key related documents include EN ISO 9001 (quality management systems) — EN 15358 is written to be applied alongside ISO 9001 — plus other CEN standards and normative references listed in Clause 2 of EN 15358:2011 that cover SRF definitions, sampling and analysis methods and product classification (for example standards in the EN 153xx family dealing with SRF classification and analysis). Users should consult the normative references in the published standard for the full list.

Keywords

solid recovered fuels, SRF, quality management system, QMS, EN 15358:2011, BS EN 15358:2011, sampling, traceability, waste‑to‑fuel, ISO 9001, product specification, waste reception.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 15358:2011 (adopted as BS EN 15358:2011) is a sector‑specific quality management standard that specifies requirements for QMS implementation in the production and trade of solid recovered fuels.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the full SRF chain from reception of wastes through processing, sampling/testing, record keeping and delivery — emphasising controls, traceability and alignment with ISO 9001 principles to ensure consistent SRF quality.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Producers and processors of solid recovered fuels, waste management organisations converting waste into SRF, laboratory and quality personnel, auditors and certification bodies, and buyers or specifiers of SRF.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document referenced is the 2011 edition (EN 15358:2011 / BS EN 15358:2011) which replaced the earlier DD CEN/TS 15358:2006 technical specification. For the absolute current status (later revisions or withdrawals) consult your national standards body or the CEN catalogue — national adoption or withdrawal status can change after publication.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: EN 15358 forms part of the body of CEN work on solid recovered fuels and quality/classification of SRF; it is intended to be used together with other EN standards and normative references (including standards in the EN 153xx family and EN ISO 9001).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Solid recovered fuels, SRF, quality management, QMS, sampling, traceability, waste‑to‑fuel, EN 15358, BS EN.