Public Analyst

The Association of Public Analysts is the professional body representing Public and Agricultural Analysts, aka the Food Police.

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165 Years Ago Today…
Bradford, like many rapidly growing towns of the day, suffered from poor air quality particularly in winter. Peppermint lozenges gave some temporary relief, even if the sugar was often partly replaced...
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Certificate and Report Course
This in-person event for MChemA candidates is being provided as part of a new FSA-funded programme delivered by the Government Chemist.
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JAPA papers are going to be posted direct to the APA website on the About Us/Publications page
A paper by Walker et al. now been posted
JAPA 2023 50 001-007
Cautionary Note: Label claims and the adulteration of commercial cannabidiol (CBD) products with synthetic cannabinoids

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Food for Thought: Fera's Science in a Changing Landscape2023-10-07 09:49Food for Thought: Fera's Science in a Changing Landscape This free, in person event includes keynote talks from Sir Tim Smit - Co-founder of Eden Project
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Kent Scientific Services have had a visit by the prime minister Rishi Sunak and Sir Chris Whitty the chief medical officer. This was in relation to the government's clampdown on the sale of vapes to under 18s
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Government Chemist Conference 2023
The event will take place at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London on 20-21 June with remote attendance options available.
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Public Analyst Dr Duncan Campbell’s contribution to the series 2 of BBC’s Expert Witness will be broadcast at 10 am on Wednesday 16th November and will also be available on iPlayer
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Members of the SSLP team at the Food Standards Agency recently visited Lancashire County Scientific Services to tour the lab and gain an insight in to the work that they do. For full story and more about the APA, visit the APA website.
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Free Webinar: Analysis for substances causing food hypersensitivity

28th of September 2022 15:00 to 16:30 BST

This is a free webinar on analysis for substances causing food hypersensitivity.
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Food Standards Scotland visit Aberdeen Scientific Services' new accommodation
With the move from Old Aberdeen House to the James Hutton Institute’s Craigiebuckler Site (JHI) complete staff at ASSL welcomed colleagues from FSS to look round the new laboratories.
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Analysis finds undeclared hazelnut in fake Wonka Bar
A business owner has pleaded guilty for selling counterfeit products with incorrect labelling and allergy advice.
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Kent Scientific Services have been involved in some filming for a Channel 5 program "Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law" which focussed on food fraud.
The episode which the lab features in is on this Friday 22nd September.
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Edinburgh Scientific Services and Aberdeen Scientific Services are both recruiting staff. Full details of the vacancies can be found on the APA website
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced leader to drive forward customer service, continuous improvement and initiate new commercialisation opportunities to lead Scientific Services in Edinburgh
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Expert microbiologists in our scientific services team working with @SRUC on an @FSScot survey of beef mince found #Ecoli O157:H7 bacteria in some samples. They helped identify the source as the strain was the same one that made people sick in a UK food poisoning outbreak.

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PASS are delighted to announce that Nigel Payne, has been promoted to the new role of Operations Manager. Nigel brings a wealth of experience to this role, having spent 35 years working in the public analyst field.
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The certificate of a Public Analyst at the Minton Treharne & Davies Ltd laboratory has been involved in a Swansea Trading Standards prosecution of the Miller and Carter restaurant chain.
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GSS have won a prestigious Covid-19 Response Award in recognition of their outstanding public health contribution by manufacturing and distributing laboratory grade hand sanitiser products for front-line council and health and social care.
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Analysts at Kent Scientific Services found that a Coronavirus "cure" being marketed by vendors in the UK contained potentially dangerous levels of chemicals that could cause adverse health effects.
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High Achievers at Glasgow Scientific Services
Four young scientists at Glasgow Scientific Services who carried out essential work over the last 3 months excel academically. Full details on APA website
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