FANCY DRESS COSTUME PRODUCT WITHDRAWALS HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO TEST FOR ALL LEGISLATION We are well aware of the dangers surrounding lanterns and candles that are synonymous with Halloween, but are we as aware of the fire hazards associated with Halloween dress up costumes? We could be putting our children at serious fire risk. Long floaty/swingy styled princess dresses and boy superhero flowing capes can easily brush by a naked flame and potentially catch fire. Avoid glitter. Not in all …

Almost 2 months have passed since we last informed you about how the construction of the new Assay Office Birmingham building was progressing.  So here is our latest update showing you how the building work is coming along. As you can see, the brickwork is starting to take shape.  Keep up the good work bricklayers!

Retail Jeweller Editor, Ruth Faulkner and Emily Mills are visiting Assay Office Birmingham on Tuesday and will be given a guided tour of all the operating divisions:  Hallmarking, AnchorCert Gemmological Laboratory, SafeGuard Jewellery Valuations and the Analytical Laboratory.

Christmas time is fast approaching and 2015 is almost upon us, but before you think about what gifts you are going to buy for your loved one's, why not take up a one day training course at Assay Office Birmingham?!