Assay Office Birmingham News

We are now only 27 days away from Christmas and time is ticking by.  Are you ready for the buying frenzy? The Analytical Laboratory offers independent expert analysis across a range of sectors. Precious metal analysis is it's traditional specialism but the Analytical Laboratory has also established expertise in testing costume jewellery, watches, fashion accessories, leather goods, textiles, toys and other consumer goods. IMPORTANT CHRISTMAS TRADING DEADLINES Don't forget to…

  What is Dimethylformamide (DMF)? Dimethylformamide is an organic compound used as an industrial solvent and in the production of fibres, films and surface coatings. This colourless liquid is miscible with water and the majority of organic liquids. Dimethylformamide is odourless whereas technical grade or degraded sample residues in finished products often have a fishy smell. Where is Dimethylformamide found? Legislation Substances of Very High Concern In Dec 2012 DM…

CHRISTMAS IS NEARLY HERE   The Hallmarking division will be open until 12:00 noon on Wednesday 24th December. It will then close over the Christmas period and re-open at 8:30am on Friday 2nd January 2015. Hallmarking parcels received via the Customer Services Counter Standard Service Parcels Items received via Customer Services before 10.00am on Friday 19th December will be processed and ready for customer collection by Wedn…

This week's 'Spotlight on the Valuer' see's VIP's Joanne White tell us all about jewellery valuations. Joanne loves the variety and challenge of the job. She says “Meeting the challenge on valuation days (you never know what may come in) as well as speaking with customers face to face is very enjoyable. She also likes travelling to different parts of the country and meeting the staff at the various different shops and showing them “how a valuation is done.” VIP can value ite…