The Quick Nickel Release (2011) test is a UKAS accredited test, unique to The Birmingham Assay Office, it is quicker and cheaper than the full Nickel Release reference test and has been validated by significant data and approved by most UK fashion and jewellery retailers. In the majority of cases (more than 98.8%), passing the ‘Quick Nickel test’ indicates that items will pass EN 1811: 2011 / EN 12472: 2009 and comply with the Nickel regulation cited in REACH. This is an acceptab…

The Surface World Show 2013 is the major industry event for the UK surface treatment industries – aimed at specifiers, engineers, designers and practitioners. The Surface World Show offers all the latest technologies, products and services under one roof covering protective, decorative and functional coatings and platings of all kinds plus essential cleaning and pre-treatment.

Penny Parkes, The Birmingham Assay Office's Marketing Manager and Steve Franklin, Markerting Co-ordinator for the Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office were hard at work this morning setting up at The Surface World Show, the van is now unpacked, the stand is ready and the team are looking forward to a good show meeting new faces and old friends! So make sure you come along say hello and meet the experts on Stand KC2 from  Tuesday 24th September.  [caption id="att…