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Temporary Assay Office closures


The UK's four Assay Offices are closing temporarily because of the Covid-19 situation

Richard Young

Posted 25 March 2020 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Enforcement Practice|National


UPDATES: The UK’s four Assay Offices have temporarily closed because of the Covid-19 crisis. Businesses needing hallmarking services are advised how to obtain guidance while restrictions remain in place.

The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has announced the temporary closure of the UK's four Assay Offices due to the Covid-19 crisis. Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Sheffield Assay Offices will be closed for at least three weeks.

The BHC said: "Any business that requires product hallmarking or needs advice should contact the Assay Office they usually use and guidance will be pr...

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