June Newsletter 2015

Testing and certification provider Warringtonfire’s new laboratory at Birchwood Technology Park is now at the ‘third fix’ stage, with four…

The UK Government has launched a public consultation on its proposed modern industrial strategy, Invest 2035 and is calling for widespread participation from businesses, experts, unions and local stakeholders. 

Geospatial expert and campaigner, Elaine Ball is on a mission to save the world by inspiring the next generation to enter the world of surveying

World Metrology Day took place in May 2023 with a theme of measurements supporting the global food system. 

Consumer Goods in the EU: Persisting Safety Issues

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The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, which aims to reshape how products are marketed and regulated in the UK, is moving through Parliament and the report stage is scheduled for 4 June 2025.

Join the NPL for a webinar on 16 December 2025 2.30pm, to hear how the organisation has applied practical solutions for detecting defects in materials and civil engineering structures to ensure critical components remain safe throughout their lifecycle.

TÜV SÜD recently opened its Octagon Hub, a £2.88m state-of-the-art UK EMC and Radio Frequency test facility, measuring 22,000 sq/ft.

The BMTA welcomes EUROLAB Technical Report ”Guidelines for managing sustainability in Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)”, as a timely and practical contribution for testing and calibration laboratories and wider testing/inspection/certification (TIC) organisations navigating sustainability expectations. 

The Eurolab webinar on MICROPLASTICS: regulations, standards and the role of laboratories was held in February 2023.

This two-day course provides delegates with an appreciation of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 and related UK and international guidance, and its application to accreditation for various types of inspection activity.

EURAMET Technical Committee for Mass and Related Quantities (TC-M) has published a guide on the calibration of automatic weighing instruments. 

Active until 31 March 2024, the Employer Support Fund supports T-Level industry placements financially, helping cover the real costs of creating useful placements that bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical work experience.

Intertek has announced a new cutting-edge Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and radio test chamber at its Leatherhead facility in the UK.