Legislation

Fairtrade announces consultation process on its Standard for Gold

Fairtrade International has launched a public consultation on its Standard for Gold and Associated Precious Metals for Artisanal and Small-scale…

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London borough of Southwark wins Touchstone Award 2014

The British Hallmark Council and the four Assay Offices of the UK have announced the London borough of Southwark is…

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Understanding product safety course a success

The Laboratory at the Birmingham Assay Office held its first Understanding Product Safety for Fashion Accessories course on Wednesday 26…

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Draft Consumer Rights Bill cautiously welcomed by So Jewellery

So Jewellery says that it cautiously welcomes the measures taken to enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand,…

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Watchdog Daily follows hallmark trail to Birmingham Assay Office

The Watchdog Daily team recently ventured to the Birmingham Assay Office, with a cohort of Birmingham Trading Standards officers, to…

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OFT says almost half of studied online retailers break consumer law

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned 62 out of 156 popular online retailers that they may not be…

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Birmingham wins Touchstone Award

Birmingham City Council has become the winner of the Touchstone Award presented by the British Hallmarking Council.

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CIBJO releases special report ahead of congress

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued a special report of the Precious Metals Commission, ahead of the 2012 CIBJO…

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BRC urges greater urgency for single online retail market

  The British Retail Consortium (BRC) will host its Multichannel Retailing conference today, lobbying the UK government to put pressure…

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British Hallmarking Council appoints new chairman

The former chairman of the 238-year-old Sheffield Assay Office has been appointed to the organisation's governing body, the British Hallmarking…

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