Government Chemist Annual Review 2015 now available

News (ZH) - The Government Chemist Annual Review provides highlights from the referee cases, advisory work and research carried out during the year

The Government Chemist programme: real-time DNA detection in spices

News (ZH) - In 2015, a number of spice products were subject to a costly recall from the international market because of the suspected unlabelled presence of almond, a known allergen from the Prunus genus

Release of VALIDATE® TUMOR MARKERS and VALIDATE® WHOLE BLOOD GLUCOSE test kits

News (ZH) - Tumor Markers and Whole Blood Glucose address growing demandto document calibration verification / linearity of testing systems

LGC scientists validate Horizon cell-free DNA reference standards

News (ZH) - Shows expertise in dPCR and measurement science

Blood, sweat and tears: new cortisol assay developed

News (ZH) - Novel transportable assay detects stress biomarker cortisol from ‘pin prick’ blood sample in real time

Government Chemist represented at allergen management workshop

News (ZH) - The industry seminar, organised by Romer labs, was attended by managers from analytical service providers and the food industry from Spain, Thailand and Austria

LGC announces release of a new goat reference material LGC7226

News (ZH) - New RM supported under UK National Measurement System and accredited to ISO Guide 34

Using imaging techniques to identify food adulteration: proof of concept using pasta

News (ZH) - Scientists from the Government Chemist programme have recently published a peer-reviewed paper in the Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences describing the application of imaging techniques as non-destructive approaches to food authenticity testing

Experts call for strategy to address gaps in food allergen analysis

News (ZH) - Government Chemist Programme and expert colleagues address challenges facing food allergen measurements

SMETA membership keeps LGC ethical

News (ZH) - LGC delighted to be awarded Responsible Sourcing status for Standards division in Germany