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A weight off our minds: farewell to the kilogram as we know it
As of today,20 May 2019, World Metrology Day, the kilogram will no longer be defined by a physical object
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HMRC offers EU exit webinars for importers and exporters
HMRC are holding EU Exit webinars that will cover what UK businesses need to know to keep imports and exports up to speed, and identify the key steps to continue trading with EU businesses
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EU Exit guidance for food, drink and farming sector stakeholders
The Agri-Food chain stakeholder team at Defra has shared guidance to ensure that businesses are ready for a potential ‘no deal’ scenario
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Leaving the EU: BEIS issues advice for business
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, BEIS, has issued a leaflet with advice for businesses
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Successful workshop on assessment of jelly mini-cups
The Government Chemist team run a very well received workshop providing practical knowledge for assessing the conformity of confectionery items known as jelly mini-cups
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GC contributes to European standard to combat food fraud
The Government Chemist team, and food fraud experts from the UK, have contributed to the standardisation of terminology related to food fraud
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