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165 Years Ago Today…
31 October 2023
Bradford, like many rapidly growing towns of the day, suffered from poor air quality particularly in winter. Peppermint lozenges gave some temporary relief, even if the sugar was often partly replaced with plaster of Paris (daft). On this occasion, with the pharmacist ill in bed, the sweet maker was supplied with 12 lbs of white arsenic powder by the apprentice rather than the usual adulterant. Part of the batch of sweets was sold by Humbug Billy from a stall on Green market.
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Certificate and Report Course
16 October 2023
This in-person event for MChemA candidates is being provided as part of a new FSA-funded programme delivered by the Government Chemist.
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New JAPA Papers will now be available on main APA website
12 October 2023
The latest Journal of the Association of Public Analysts paper now available on main APA website
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Food for Thought: Fera's Science in a Changing Landscape
07 October 2023
Food for Thought: Fera's Science in a Changing Landscape This free, in person event includes keynote talks from Sir Tim Smit - Co-founder of Eden Project on day 1 and Professor Gideon Henderson - Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on day two. The event takes place on the 8th & 9th November
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Government Chemist Conference 2023
20 June 2023
This event will take place at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London on 20-21 June with remote attendance options available.
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Death of Braxton Reynolds
14 June 2023
E Braxton Reynolds, BSc (Hons) Chemistry, MChemA, CChem, MRSC, previously also MIFST, FRSH, FInstPet, President of the Association 1998-2000, was born December 20, 1940. He died from complications from mesothelioma on May 31, 2023, aged 82. His funeral will be held at 10.30am Heavitree Parish Church, Exeter, on Friday, June 30.
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