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A new amendment to the Water Environment Regulations includes further measures on monitoring hazardous substances.
The European Court of Justice has made a landmark ruling on Substances of Very High Concern in articles
Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of regulation.
The European Commission has published an amendment to the Cosmetic Products Regulations
Nonylphenol ethoxylates to be banned in imported clothing and textiles
European Commission Publishes candidate compounds for Watch List under Water Framework Directive
A new loss on ignition test will be carried out on landfill waste to determine the correct tax liability of fines.
The third report aimed at clarifying the definition of the term “nanomaterial” has been published and includes good measurement practice.
A new Virtual Food Authenticity Network has been launched and will be overseen by Selvarani Elahi, the UK’s Deputy Government Chemist.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Methylisothiazolinone can no longer be considered safe at current levels according to a European Commission consumer safety committee.
A novel and pioneering DNA test for the detection of mahaleb has been developed by the Government Chemist programme.
New ecological criteria which apply to indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes in order to qualify for the EU eco-label.
New substances which will be restricted for use in electrical and electronic equipment following amendments to EU Directives.
Standards and technical documents published by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of regulation.
A presentation showing examples of the Government Chemist as a route of technical appeals in food law enforcement.
Scientists training for the MChemA gain key skills in food analysis during a Government Chemist training course held last week.
Sign up to hear Michael Walker discuss mycotoxins at an online seminar on the analysis of environmentally derived contaminants in food.
Letter from the Government Chemist to the Food Standards Agency responding to proposals to consolidate animal feed legislation in Wales.
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