Analytical Services
A HISTORY OF INTEGRITY Sheffield Analytical Services is a division of the Assay Office in Sheffield, where precious metals have been analysed and hallmarked for well over 200 years. The hallmarking of silver, gold and platinum alloys provides a guarantee of quality and purity and it is this exacting regime of integrity, protection and guarantee w...
Nickel is now the most frequent cause of contact allergy in Europe. Skin absorption of nickel ions, released from nickel containing materials, can lead to sensitisation. The degree of sensitivity to nickel varies between individuals. This widespread health problem has forced the introduction of measures to reduce the development of allergic contact...
Nickel Testing Fees European Nickel Directive 2004/96/EC; SI 2005 No 200 Release reference test* £59.80 Release QC test* £19.70 Short test including EN12472 £26.80 Nickel content per article** £15.70 Nickel screening test DMG £7.30 Screening kits 50 tests £12.10 500 tests £60.1...
In addition to nickel testing, the services of Sheffield Assay Office Analytical Services are much in demand for a range of tests which applies to jewellery and many other products, which can include gifts, accessories and even children's toys. Lead & Cadmium Testing LEAD - Sheffield Assay Office AS is approved by US CPSC for the testing of Lead ...
Jewellery Testing Fees Fees for Lead/Cadmium Testing - Content Up to 3 components £15.70 4 components £21.10 5 components £26.40 6 or more £31.80 Fees for Lead/Cadmium Testing - Release 1 component £19.70 2 components £33.00 3 components £46.40 4 or more £59.80 All fees quoted are s...
A comprehensive and confidential service to assess occupational exposure to mercury for dentists and those working with mercury in an industrial environment Occupational Health Mercury is a toxic element and is included in the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) document EH 40. By law the occupational exposure to mercury must be assessed and contro...
The Sheffield Assay Office has over 200 years of experience in the testing, analysis and hallmarking of precious metal items. Our Analytical Services, with over 25 years of UKAS accreditation, uses this longstanding expertise to provide the foundation for accurate precious metals analysis, combining traditional methods with modern instrumentation a...
In areas such as material specification, effluent control, quality control analysis, recycling and environmental monitoring, Sheffield Assay Office Analytical Services can provide an independent report which may be used to support contractual and legal obligations or HSE compliance. More than 200 years of expertise in metals analysis as a result o...
Heavy Metals and associated analysis for Contaminated Land and Environmental Investigation The expertise of Sheffield Assay Office Analytical Services has many applications within the important area of Environmental Analysis. Examples of the areas in which the services prove invaluable include: - Contaminated Land/Soils analysis Air monitorin...
With more than 200 years of experience in upholding the Hallmarking Act with accurate and reliable precious metal assay, Sheffield Assay Office has built a reputation for expertise, confidentiality and independence. The precious metals testing undertaken by the Assay Office has naturally developed into a wide range of analytical services, includin...
Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (ROHS) Directive and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. If you manufacture, sell, distribute or recycle electrical and electronic equipment containing lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls or polybrominated diphen...
Sheffield Assay Office offers a unique venue for training and conference facilities. Training The office is able to provide bespoke training for members of the trade or other interested organisations on Hallmarking and Consumer Protection legislation. Conference Facilities The boardroom, dining room and library facilities are available to hire ...
ANALYTICAL SERVICES FOR TRADING STANDARDS Sheffield Assay Office works closely with Trading Standards in providing a comprehensive range of analytical services designed to ensure integrity of product, consumer safety and retailer protection. We are able to work in partnership with Trading Standards Offices on joint enforcement exercises and can p...