Accessories & Textiles Testing

The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office is extremely proud and delighted to sponsor the Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Category of the 2014 Gift Of The Year Awards. This will be the second year in a row that The Laboratory has sponspored the awards.  GIFT OF THE YEAR 2014 HAS NOW LAUNCHED! Following a successful launch at Autumn Fair, we're pleased to announce that Gift of the Year 2014 is open for entries.  Don't delay and enter now at www.giftoftheyear.c…

New EU rules about which chemicals can be used in toy jewellery or kids’ pieces cannot be ignored. We asked the Birmingham Assay Office’s Michelle Cartwright to talk us through the issues. Product safety is becoming increasingly regulated within the EU and thus having a significant impact on the jewellery and watch industry. The burden is felt particularly heavily in the case of children’s jewellery which tends to sell for a lower price, partly due to its smaller size and a…

    The course began with an invaluable overview of the current market for precious and non precious metals and accessories before focusing on Nickel, Lead and Cadmium, including why each metal is harmful and the current testing regulations.   The course also covered the range of testing available at The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office, how to request tests and how to complete specific test forms.    The course was delivered by industry expert…