EXPERT ANALYSIS ACROSS A RANGE OF SECTORS

LEAD REGULATION NOW ENFORCEABLE

    Lead has long been recognized as a toxin and jewellers have felt an obligation to ensure products are “safe” but there has been no specific requirement for lead, unlike toys and other products.  As a result many have been using EN71-3, the standard required for toys, to determine migration levels for lead. The situation has now been clarified with a clear requirement to ensure that lead content by weight is less than 500 parts per million, providing a definite, more …

By admin | Oct 10th, 2013
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DON'T MISS THE LAST BUT ONE UNDERSTANDING HALLMARKING COURSE FOR THIS YEAR

Book your place on the last but one Understanding Hallmarking course for 2013 which will take place on 15th October at The Birmingham Assay Office. This Half-day event provides a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and visit the Hallmaking Floor at the Birmingham Assay Office, which is not usually open to the public. During a special guided tour you will see how Hallmarks are applied to precious metal items and jewellery and have the chance to 'have a go' at hallmarking. We look…

By admin | Oct 7th, 2013
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LORD MAYOR VISITS THE BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Mike Leddy recently visited The Birmingham Assay Office along with his wife the Lady Mayoress - Pauline Leddy. The Lord Mayor is no stranger to the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham as he began is working life working for a manufacturing jewellery company learning the trade of a jeweller, including setting, mounting, diamond milling and polishing.  Councillor Mike Leddy's life then led him to take up a position with Lucas where he remained for th…

By admin | Sep 30th, 2013
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