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Here at Sheffield Assay Office, we pride ourselves on our friendly customer service, so there’s no wonder our customer feedback rating (net promotor score) is rated as ‘world class’. Read all about it here...

The Sheffield Assay Office gained accreditation from UKAS on 10th September 1982 and were the 12th laboratory in the country to do so. We are delighted to have maintained that accreditation for an impressive 38 years.

After over 30 years with the company, the team at Sheffield Assay Office bid a fond farewell to Paul Whitehead on Friday 21st February.

Assay Master, senior managers, and staff enjoyed a visit to The Royal Mint this week following an invitation from the Queen’s Assay Master.

Assay Office Chairman, Charles Turner, presented a very special employee with a gift of recognition and appreciation this month.

Are you aware of the legal obligations to your workforce if mercury is present in your work environment? Read this informative article to understand the risks involved and how you can limit them in the workplace.

Expert Curator, Emma Paragreen, has helped to inform and educate members of Sheffield Young Archaeologists at an action packed event. 

Sheffield Assay Office Curator, Emma Paragreen, recently gave a presentation and project brief to the MA Jewellery and Design students at Sheffield Hallam University.