EXPERT ANALYSIS ACROSS A RANGE OF SECTORS

DANGEROUS JEWELLERY REMOVED FROM EU MARKET PLACE AND RECALLED FROM END USERS

RAPEX, the EU Rapid alert system for dangerous non-food consumer products, has recently revealed a number of jewellery items that were withdrawn from the EU marketplace and in one particular case recalled from end users as they did not comply with the Reach Regulations concerning Nickel Release and Lead and Cadmium content.

Items withdrawn over the last month include earrings, necklaces and hair accessories. Three items withdrawn contained Cadmium and Lead in excess of over 1570 x the legal limit.

By admin | May 22nd, 2015
Read More >

CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN'S HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARE - ENSURE YOUR PRODUCTS ARE SAFE WITH ANCHORCERT ANALYTICAL

The recent interview on BBC’s Watchdog during which Claudia Winkleman re-lived her daughter's terrible Halloween ordeal, is a stark reminder of the horrific consequences that can occur if toys and dressing up costumes are not safe. Claudia’s daughter Matilda, aged eight, was left with severe burns when her Halloween costume caught fire during a party and her tights “melted into her skin.” Compliance with legal requirements is essential to avoid such accidents. AnchorCert…

By admin | May 15th, 2015
Read More >

BOOK NOW FOR FINAL PRODUCT SAFETY COURSE AT HISTORIC HOME

Don't forget that there is still time for you to book onto the FINAL Understanding Product Safety for Fashion Accessories course, which will take place on Wednesday 13th May at Assay Office Birmingham before we move into a new building this Summer. Understanding Product Safety for Fashion Accessories This course will tell you what you need to know about relevant aspects of REACH and the CPSIA. The course focuses on Nickel, Lead and Cadmium, including why each metal is harmful …

By admin | May 11th, 2015
Read More >

Recent

Featured

Dippal Manchanda: A Lifetime of Excellence

1st Aug 2023

Learn more

World Jewellery Confederation and the Birmingham Assay Office enter into Technical Cooperation Agreement

28th Jun 2023

Learn more

AnchorCert Pro: A Comprehensive Solution for Metal Allergy Prevention in Jewellery & Consumer Products

3rd May 2023

Learn more

British Hallmarking Council and National Association of Jewellers announce the HALO Award for online promotion of the hallmark.

30th Jun 2022

Learn more

ANCHORCERT ACADEMY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

25th Sep 2018

Learn more

City of Wolverhampton wins Touchstone Award 2018

8th Jun 2018

Learn more
 

Your item has been added to the basket

You need to create an account, or login before you can add this item to your basket.