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The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office held its second Understanding Product Safety for Fashion Accessories course on Wednesday 17th July.

This one day course offers basic level training for jewellery technologists and costume jewellery and fashion accessories buyers who wish to understand new and current EU and USA product legislation (including Reach and ROHS regulations) and testing requirements BEFORE supplying product for sale to consumers. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="448"]

Tim Smith, Account Manager for The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office meets attendees from the course.[/caption]

The courseÂ began withÂ an invaluable overview of the current market for precious and non precious metals and accessories before focusingÂ 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.

In the afternoon, delegates learnt about chemical testing requirements covered by legislation and they had the chance to examine and test sample products as part of the course.

The day was rounded off with aÂ question and answer session with Dippal Manchanda, Technical Director for The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay Office who answered any queries that the delegates had.

TheÂ course was delivered by industry experts from The Laboratory at The Birmingham Assay officeÂ sharing invaluable knowledge and experience from the UKAS accredited Laboratory at the Birmingham Assay Office.

The Course provided 7 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activity and delegatesÂ were presented with a certificate at the end of the day. [caption id="attachment_5840" align="aligncenter" width="448"]

Smile for the camera! Some of the attendees from the course pose for a picture with their certificates.[/caption] The day proved a huge success with delegates and places are already selling fast for the next course onÂ TuesdayÂ 3rd SeptemberÂ - toÂ secure your placeÂ please follow the link below or call 0871 871 6020. Other dates in 2013 include: 25th September, 16th October and 27th November.

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Course Date	Availability
3rd September 2013	Places AvailableÂ
Â 25th September 2013	Places AvailableÂ
16th October 2013	Places Available
27th November 2013	Places Available
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