Understanding product safety course a success

The one day course offers basic level training for jewellerytechnologists, costume jewelleryand fashion accessories buyers who wish to understand new and current EU and USA product legislation and testing requirements before supplying product for sale to consumers.

The course began with an invaluable overview of the current market for precious and non-precious metals and accessories before focusing on nickel, lead and cadmium, including why each metal is harmful and the current testing regulations.

In the afternoon, delegates learnt about chemical testing requirements covered by legislation and they had the chance to examine and test sample products as part of the course.The day was rounded off with a question and answer session with Dippal Manchanda, technical director for the Laboratory at the Birmingham Assay Office.

Delegates were presented with a certificate at the end of the day, which provided seven hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activity.