Part of Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

22 February 2018 — News story

GC Conference date for 2018

The Government Chemist biennial conference will take place on 13-14 June at BMA House in Central London

28 February 2018 — Research and analysis

Authentication of chondroitin containing supplements

Government Chemist publishes definitive approaches for the authentication of chondroitin

12 March 2018 — Research and analysis

Food and feed law: legislation review (October to December 2017)

Third quarterly report providing information and updates on UK food and feed law and related scientific and regulatory issues

14 March 2018 — News story

CEN updates affecting chemical measurements January 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

16 March 2018 — News story

Successful workshop on allergen detection in spices organised by GC

First of a new series of government-funded events, this workshop focused on practical aspects of the application of multiple analytical techniques to detect...

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1. Successful workshop on allergen detection in spices organised by GC

   • published 16 March 2018
   • News story

2. CEN updates affecting chemical measurements January 2018

   • published 14 March 2018
   • News story

3. Food and feed law: legislation review (October to December 2017)

   • published 12 March 2018
   • Research and analysis

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We resolve scientific disputes mainly in the food and feed sectors, give advice to regulators and industry, and carry out research.

Government Chemist is part of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

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1. Successful workshop on allergen detection in spices organised by GC

   • 16 March 2018
   • News story

2. CEN updates affecting chemical measurements January 2018

   • 14 March 2018
   • News story

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1. Food and feed law: legislation review (October to December 2017)

   • 12 March 2018
   • Research and analysis

2. Authentication of chondroitin containing supplements

   • 28 February 2018
   • Research and analysis

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  Dr Derek Craston

  Government Chemist

• Selvarani Elahi

  Deputy Government Chemist, Nominated Officer, Programme Manager

• Dr Malcolm Burns

  Principal Scientist and Special Advisor

• Kirstin Gray

  Analysis Manager

• Michael Walker

  Consultant Science Manager, Nominated Officer

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