AnchorCert Analytical News

Assay Office Birmingham is a hive of activity this morning as final preparations are under way for outgoing CE & Assay Master Michael Allchin's last presentation to the Guardians and Wardens at today's Interim AGM. Check back during the day for more updates. Following the Interim AGM the Assay Office will be presenting Michael with retirement gifts and in the early evening Michael will be toasting his time with the Assay Office and his long illustrious career in this wonderful industry…

We have a full house today for the "Understanding Antique Jewellery" Course.  Delegates include staff from Auction Houses, Pawnbrokers, Private individuals and students.  This should make for a fascinating course. The next course will take place on Tuesday 3rd June.  Don't miss out - book your place today.  Tel: 0871 871 6020 or email gem@theassayoffice.co.uk  For more course details visit www.theassayoffice.co.uk/training-and-education.html

  However, costumes withdrawn from the market in Sweden provide a warning for the industry throughout the EU. In the previous week an “Alien Agent” outfit was withdrawn due to having azo dyes releasing 4-aminoazobenzene above the permitted levels, which made it non compliant with the REACH regulation. Last week two outfits were also withdrawn as they posed a risk for the environment because the plastic in the packaging contained cadmium above the permitted levels (measured value:…