At lunchtime today staff at Assay Office Birmingham put on a farewell bash ahead of Michael Allchins Retirement later this week. This is the first of two parties this week!   Michael and some of the team from the hallmarking division.

Great article in the April edition of Trading Standards Today.  North Ayrshire Trading Standards beat fierce competition to win the British Hallmarking Council's Touchstone Award - which recognises innovation in the work of hallmarking compliance by Trading Standards organisations throughout the UK. Assay Office Birmingham will have a stand at the Trading Standards Conference in Harrogate -Come and see us on Stand G6 from Mon 30 June to Thursday 3 July. Book online at http://www.trad…

Staff presented to Jack, Claire and Sarah (L-R top picture) in more depth how the two organisations can work more closely together in order to ensure  the highest standards of Consumer Protection in the fine and costume jewellery and watch industries as well as the wider fashion accessories, toys, clothing, furniture and automotive industries. The list grows longer and longer!! [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="448"] Before the hallmark is applied...[/caption] [caption …