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Nanomaterial definition: final European Commission report

Nanomaterial definition: final European Commission report

Thursday, 16 July 2015

The third report aimed at clarifying the definition of the term “nanomaterial” has been published and includes good measurement practice. ...

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Government Chemist staff behind Virtual Food Authenticity Network

Government Chemist staff behind Virtual Food Authenticity Network

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

A new Virtual Food Authenticity Network has been launched and will be overseen by Selvarani Elahi, the UK’s Deputy Government Chemist. ...

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Safety in use of methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic products

Safety in use of methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic products

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Methylisothiazolinone can no longer be considered safe at current levels according to a European Commission consumer safety committee....

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CEN update June 2015: information affecting chemical measurements

CEN update June 2015: information affecting chemical measurements

Thursday, 02 July 2015

Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of regulation....

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Cumin analysis: DNA test for mahaleb developed

Cumin analysis: DNA test for mahaleb developed

Monday, 29 June 2015

A novel and pioneering DNA test for the detection of mahaleb has been developed by the Government Chemist programme....

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Amendment to ecological criteria for paints and varnishes

Amendment to ecological criteria for paints and varnishes

Thursday, 18 June 2015

New ecological criteria which apply to indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes in order to qualify for the EU eco-label....

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Restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

New substances which will be restricted for use in electrical and electronic equipment following amendments to EU Directives. ...

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CEN update: information affecting chemical measurements

CEN update: information affecting chemical measurements

Monday, 15 June 2015

Standards and technical documents published by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of regulation....

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Presentation slides: Chemistry safeguarding our food

Presentation slides: Chemistry safeguarding our food

Thursday, 14 May 2015

A presentation showing examples of the Government Chemist as a route of technical appeals in food law enforcement. ...

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Trainee public analysts attend food examination training

Trainee public analysts attend food examination training

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Scientists training for the MChemA gain key skills in food analysis during a Government Chemist training course held last week. ...

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Food Safety eSeminar: hear from Government Chemist consultant

Food Safety eSeminar: hear from Government Chemist consultant

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Sign up to hear Michael Walker discuss mycotoxins at an online seminar on the analysis of environmentally derived contaminants in food. ...

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Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course

Analysis and examination of foods: a residential course

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Places are available for the week-long residential postgraduate course on the work of the public analyst. Book by 31 March 2015. ...

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Chemical regulations seminar: presentation slides

Chemical regulations seminar: presentation slides

Thursday, 26 March 2015

View the slides that were presented at the Chemical regulations seminar, which was held on 19 March 2015. ...

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Presentation videos: Government Chemist conference 2014

Presentation videos: Government Chemist conference 2014

Friday, 06 March 2015

Videos filmed during the 'Beating the cheats: Quality, safety and authenticity in the food chain’ conference at the Royal Society, London. ...

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Chemical regulation seminar: book by 2 March

Chemical regulation seminar: book by 2 March

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Register for a free seminar on measurement and enforcement issues with current chemical regulations....

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2014 Government Chemist conference report and presentations

2014 Government Chemist conference report and presentations

Monday, 05 January 2015

Experts outline how science, regulation and integrity within the food industry can combat food fraud during a 2-day conference in November. ...

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Book by Friday for 'Beating the cheats' food fraud conference

Book by Friday for 'Beating the cheats' food fraud conference

Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Delegates have until 14 November to register for the Government Chemist conference on quality, safety and authenticity in the food chain. ...

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Chemical regulation seminar: measurement and enforcement issues

Chemical regulation seminar: measurement and enforcement issues

Tuesday, 28 October 2014

A free seminar to discuss enforcement issues with current chemical regulations will take place on 19 March 2015. ...

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Beating the cheats: one week to go for early bird booking

Beating the cheats: one week to go for early bird booking

Thursday, 16 October 2014

There is just one week for you to take advantage of the early bird booking offer for the Government Chemist Conference 2014....

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Government Chemist Conference 2014 announcement

Government Chemist Conference 2014 announcement

Saturday, 04 October 2014

A 2-day conference 'Beating the cheats: Quality, safety and authenticity in the food chain' will take place on 24 and 25 November 2014....

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Beating the cheats: conference programme announced

Beating the cheats: conference programme announced

Saturday, 04 October 2014

The programme of speakers who will outline methods for “Beating the cheats” at the Government Chemist 2014 conference is announced. ...

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Government Chemist analysts discuss science of food safety

Government Chemist analysts discuss science of food safety

Monday, 15 September 2014

Scientists working in the food sector can receive best practice advice on food analysis during a free eSeminar series. ...

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Food allergen: challenges and developments

Food allergen: challenges and developments

Monday, 15 September 2014

Michael Walker discusses why food allergy seems to be increasing and the challenges and developments in food allergen detection....

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Government Chemist supports food authenticity testing

Government Chemist supports food authenticity testing

Monday, 09 June 2014

Public confidence in the UK food chain is in the spotlight and the impact of contamination of beef with horse meat continues to unfold. ...

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Food and feed analysis training for public analysts

Food and feed analysis training for public analysts

Monday, 05 May 2014

Scientists training to be public analysts gain key skills in modern food and feed control during a Government Chemist training course....

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Government Chemist represented at Codex meeting in Budapest

Government Chemist represented at Codex meeting in Budapest

Friday, 07 March 2014

The Government Chemist joined UK representatives at a Codex Alimentarius meeting on methods of analysis and sampling food and feed. ...

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Food crime court experts trained

Food crime court experts trained

Saturday, 15 February 2014

Public analysts who investigate food fraud received realistic court training at a seminar organised by the Government Chemist programme....

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DNA in food and forensics

DNA in food and forensics

Thursday, 07 November 2013

The role of DNA in food and forensics is discussed by Government Chemist representatives at a talk for the Royal Society of Chemistry....

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