Corporate report

Government Chemist Review 2024

Referee casework, research projects, advice and impact of work carried out by the Government Chemist team during 2024.

• From: Government Chemist
• Published: 26 November 2025

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Government Chemist Review 2024

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6007-5, E03457112 11/25, CP 1431

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The Government Chemist Annual Review provides a summary of the work undertaken by the Government Chemist team, including highlights from the resolution of referee cases, advisory work and capability building activities. The review also details the impact of the work obtained though active engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. The main topics described in this review are:

• Referee cases: acephate in frozen okra, bubble tea, formaldehyde migration, aflatoxins in rice, and propiconazole in rice
• Capability building: the review highlights particular projects the Government Chemist team worked on to be ready for future challenges, extending the analytical capabilities non-dairy substitutes (such as soya, oat, coconut and almond) and microplastics in food
• Knowledge sharing activities to further the impact of the referee and advisory functions: the review highlights some of the publications, webinars and other engagement activities undertaken by the team to ensure that the breadth of knowledge generated through the Government Chemist’s programme reaches its target audiences

Published 26 November 2025