First of a new series of government-funded events, this workshop focused on practical aspects of the application of multiple analytical techniques to detect allergens
Food And Farming
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Friday, 16 March 2018
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Standards published by CEN, during the period December 2017 to January 2018, some of which are relevant to chemical measurement in support of regulation
Thursday, 08 March 2018
The UK and China recently held a joint-workshop in South Africa to pass on best practice in the fight against illegal wildlife crime across national borders.
Friday, 23 February 2018
British lamb will soon be back on the menu in Saudi Arabia as part of a revitalised market agreement worth an estimated £25 million over the next five years.
Friday, 23 February 2018
CCTV to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new legislation laid in Parliament
Thursday, 22 February 2018
The Government Chemist biennial conference will take place on 13-14 June at BMA House in Central London
Friday, 16 February 2018
The GC Programme organises an annual, fully residential week-long postgraduate course on the analysis and examination of food and feed.
Sunday, 11 February 2018
Overseas sales of UK food and drink continued to soar last year, with record exports of over £22 billion in 2017
Friday, 09 February 2018
Agreements are offered to 37 farming groups new to the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund.
Thursday, 08 February 2018
A ban on third party puppy sales will be explored as part of a package of animal welfare reforms
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Government departments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland test foot and mouth disease contingency plans in Exercise Blackthorn
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
The UK Government Chemist team contributed to discussions at technical round table on honey authentication at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
A new £60m grants scheme where farmers can bid for cash to buy new farm equipment has been announced today by Farming Minister George Eustice.
Monday, 29 January 2018
Welfare codes for pigs, laying hens, and meat chickens are being updated as part of a programme of reforms to safeguard and enhance the welfare of animals
Thursday, 18 January 2018
Legal requirement for all bird keepers in England to follow strict biosecurity measures.
Friday, 12 January 2018
Bird flu confirmed in wild birds in the UK for first time this winter
Thursday, 04 January 2018
The GC team, with collaborators at FSA and FSS, will be delivering a workshop on detection of allergen in spices by complementary analytical techniques on 28 February 2018
Thursday, 04 January 2018
The GC team, with collaborators at FSA and FSS, will be delivering a workshop on detection of allergen in spices by complementary analytical techniques on 28 February 2018
Thursday, 04 January 2018
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Standards published by CEN, during the period September to November 2017, some of which are relevant to chemical measurement in support of regulation.
Friday, 15 December 2017
A Leeds based independent retailer has been ordered to pay over £5,000 for selling rotten fruit in his store.
Monday, 04 December 2017
Michael Walker represented the Government Chemist at the annual conference of the Association of Public Analysts, APA, in October 2017
Monday, 04 December 2017
The Government Chemist has been invited to contribute to a special edition on food allergen analysis in the highly respected journal of the AOAC INTERNATIONAL
Thursday, 30 November 2017
New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment.
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Michael Gove has set out the government's position on animal sentience after we leave the EU in a Written Ministerial Statement
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
The latest updates on avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2017 to 2018.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has received funding from a global brucellosis vaccine prize competition.
Monday, 30 October 2017
Environment Secretary opens a £40 million grants scheme today for investment in farm technology and equipment.
Monday, 23 October 2017
Bluetongue has been successfully picked up in a number of cattle imported from France through the UK's robust post-import testing regime.
Thursday, 05 October 2017
Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of animal feed regulation
Friday, 29 September 2017
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed the exchange rate for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2017 payments made in sterling.
Friday, 29 September 2017
Environment Secretary Michael Gove visits Northern Ireland to discuss the future of the food and farming industries outside the EU
Monday, 25 September 2017
Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of food regulation
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
The UK now meets international requirements to declare freedom from Avian Influenza, as the chief vet urges continued vigilance.
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Around 11,300 farmers will benefit from a £42 million funding extension as the UK Government guarantees EU funding for another year.
Friday, 11 August 2017
Market access secured for seven businesses across England and Northern Ireland.
Wednesday, 02 August 2017
Dr Malcolm Burns represented the UK at the European Network of GMO Laboratories (ENGL) Steering Committee meeting held at the end of June
Monday, 31 July 2017
APHA launches new cattle disease surveillance dashboard showing diseases in cattle across Great Britain.
Thursday, 27 July 2017
The deadline for an up to £8 million funding competition to work with Chinese partners on agritech solutions has been extended.
Monday, 17 July 2017
The new permanent Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency has been confirmed.
Monday, 17 July 2017
Vessel owner and master plead guilty to fishing offences at North Tyneside Magistrates Court in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Thursday, 06 July 2017
Michael Walker was invited back to present at an annual two day seminar on allergen management and advanced testing
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Government Chemist team authors peer-reviewed paper evaluating bioinformatic tools to be used with PCR-based approaches for GMO screening
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Malcom Burns from the GC team took a leading role in the delivery of a DNA extraction workshop held at the Joint Research Centre in June.
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Vessel owner and master plead guilty to fishing offences at Bodmin Magistrates Court in case brought by Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
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