Assay Office Birmingham News

  However, costumes withdrawn from the market in Sweden provide a warning for the industry throughout the EU. In the previous week an “Alien Agent” outfit was withdrawn due to having azo dyes releasing 4-aminoazobenzene above the permitted levels, which made it non compliant with the REACH regulation. Last week two outfits were also withdrawn as they posed a risk for the environment because the plastic in the packaging contained cadmium above the permitted levels (measured value:…

The General Public open days to visit the private silver collection at Assay Office Birmingham are practically sold out.  Both the morning visits for Monday 28th April and Thursday 26th June are full.  There are still a very few places left on both afternoon visits which start at 2.00pm so hurry and book now if you would like to come along.  Places are currently £12.oo each and can be reserved by calling 0871 871 6020 or emailing silver@theassayoffice.co.uk Visitors on the rec…

L-R: Sarah Ellis, Adelle Whitfield, Marion Wilson (Marketing Director, Assay Office Birmingham), Emma Osmond, Victoria James[/caption] Attendees enjoyed refreshments on arrival and also had a chance to meet incoming Chief Executive & Assay Master Stella Layton who takes up her new position in early April. Current Chief Executive & Assay Master, Michael Allchin then gave a presentation which helped put last years trading into perspective for the industry and looke…