Accessories & Textiles Testing

Michael Allchin, Chief Executive & Assay Master, gave a presentation entitled ‘OPPORTUNITY & OPTIMISM’  which helped put last years trading into perspective for the industry and looked at future trends. The new Reach & ROHS 2 Regulations were also discussed in depth which helped flag up other issues that could affect the UK jewellery and fashion accessories sectors. [caption id="attachment_4702" align="aligncenter" width="431"] Michael Revealed w…

To read more about the changes to the Nickel Regulations make sure to visit our meet the experts page on The Birmingham Assay Office website – http://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/meet_the_experts/nickel_compliance_labexpert.html

Michael Allchin, (Chief Executive of The Birmingham Assay Office) will deliver this year's presentation.[/caption] Last year’s attendees, all regular customers of The Laboratory, appreciated the analysis of what is driving growth in the fashion jewellery and accessory market and an update on the implications of forthcoming legislation.  They were also clamouring for more technical information and this year’s presentation promises to deliver that too.

  Relevant restrictions relate to nickel, cadmium, azo-dyes and Chromium VI. Regulations regarding lead are expected in October 2013. The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office can deliver all the necessary testing required and its specialist knowledge and experience is recognised by all leading UK retailers.  Many customers rely on The Laboratory to explain the implications of the legislation in terms of the testing required. To help to deliver this efficiently an int…