Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
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Tuesday, 08 September 2015
Nonylphenol ethoxylates to be banned in imported clothing and textiles...
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
European Commission Publishes candidate compounds for Watch List under Water Framework Directive...
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
A new loss on ignition test will be carried out on landfill waste to determine the correct tax liability of fines. ...
Thursday, 16 July 2015
The third report aimed at clarifying the definition of the term “nanomaterial” has been published and includes good measurement practice. ...
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. ...
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Methylisothiazolinone can no longer be considered safe at current levels according to a European Commission consumer safety committee....
Thursday, 02 July 2015
Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of regulation....
Monday, 29 June 2015
A novel and pioneering DNA test for the detection of mahaleb has been developed by the Government Chemist programme....
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....
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
New substances which will be restricted for use in electrical and electronic equipment following amendments to EU Directives. ...
Monday, 15 June 2015
Standards and technical documents published by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of regulation....
Thursday, 14 May 2015
A presentation showing examples of the Government Chemist as a route of technical appeals in food law enforcement. ...
Thursday, 30 April 2015
Scientists training for the MChemA gain key skills in food analysis during a Government Chemist training course held last week. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Thursday, 26 March 2015
View the slides that were presented at the Chemical regulations seminar, which was held on 19 March 2015. ...
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. ...
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Register for a free seminar on measurement and enforcement issues with current chemical regulations....
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. ...
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. ...
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
A free seminar to discuss enforcement issues with current chemical regulations will take place on 19 March 2015. ...
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....
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....
Saturday, 04 October 2014
The programme of speakers who will outline methods for “Beating the cheats” at the Government Chemist 2014 conference is announced. ...
Monday, 15 September 2014
Scientists working in the food sector can receive best practice advice on food analysis during a free eSeminar series. ...
Monday, 15 September 2014
Michael Walker discusses why food allergy seems to be increasing and the challenges and developments in food allergen detection....
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. ...
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....
Friday, 07 March 2014
The Government Chemist joined UK representatives at a Codex Alimentarius meeting on methods of analysis and sampling food and feed. ...
Saturday, 15 February 2014
Public analysts who investigate food fraud received realistic court training at a seminar organised by the Government Chemist programme....
Environment Agency Environment Agency launches new electric workboat on Thames
Natural England Over 45 miles of new walking routes open on the Suffolk coast
Environment Agency Ground investigations begin between Eastbourne and Pevensey Bay
Environment Agency New report shows thousands of farm improvements reducing pollution risks
Home Office Mahmood: My?reforms will save the asylum system for a generation
Ministry of Defence £15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe
UK Export Finance UKEF launches £50 billion defence export fund to back British defence industry