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GC and IFST publish Information Statement on dietary fibre
The Government Chemist has collaborated with the Institute of Food Science & Technology to produce an Information Statement on dietary fibre

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Celebrating the first female president of the APA
Government Chemist collaborates on a paper celebrating the first female president of the Association of Public Analysts, Joan Davena Peden

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Analysis and examination of foods - postgraduate course
The Government Chemist organises an annual, fully residential postgraduate course on the analysis and examination of food and feed at Reading University

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Evaluation and assessment of jelly mini-cups – workshop
Workshop aimed at providing advice and practical knowledge for assessing the conformity of confectionery items to the Regulation definition of jelly mini-cups.

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Updated Information Statement on Food Allergy issued by IFST
The Government Chemist contributed to updating an Information Statement on Food Allergy for the Institute of Food Science & Technology, IFST.

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London Food Strategy plan finalised
The Government Chemist contributed to the eight-week consultation for the London Food Strategy plan, which has now been published
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