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Background: EN 1811 is the internationally recognised test method which was devised almost 12 years ago to determine the rate of nickel release from jewellery, spectacle frames and other items. The test was devised to assess whether articles comply with the requirements of the EU Nickel Directive which restricts the release rate of nickel from articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin and with post assemblies intended to be inserted into piercings in the body. …

The Birmingham Assay Office said farewell an good luck to three members of the hallmarking operation team recently. [caption id="attachment_283" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Ron Hodgetts with our Chairman Kay Alexander"][/caption] In September we said farewell to Sheila Bagley and Pam Bannister. Sheila has completed 33 years of service and will be a familiar face to many of our customers who visit the trade counter. Pam, who is a member of the sampling department, retires after 1…

The Institute of Registered Valuers' Annual Conference in Loughborough revealed the next step in their commitment to raising professional standards for Valuers with the announcment of a new qualification, the Certificate of Appraisal Theory, otherwise known as CAT. This will be an entry qualification ensuring that potential valuers fully understand the basic principles to be followed. [caption id="attachment_278" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Left to Right: Joanne White, Phil Withing…