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Randox Testing Services: Gold sponsor of 2016 IFDAT conference
The 24th-26th August sees the return of the annual International forum for Drug & Alcohol Testing (IFDAT). IFDAT is a non-profit organization with a board including members from Europe, South America, USA…
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Legal high use in prisons getting worse
Novel Psychoactive substances (NPS) or legal highs seem to regularly make the headlines. Whether it’s the legislation change, or a victim sharing their story – NPSs remain topical amongst all parts of…Aug 3, 16 -
Pilots arrested after failing alcohol test
Concern broke out in Glasgow airport this week as two pilots were arrested after suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol. This occurred shortly before they were due to fly from…Jul 21, 16 -
Temporary legal highs amnesty introduced in Manchester
Many different Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) / legal highs that where once Lawful to purchase and take in the UK have now been named illegal. Back in May 2016 the Psychoactive Substances…Jul 19, 16 -
Randox diagnosed with success after hitting £1 billion of sales since inception
Randox Laboratories has made an impressive business announcement this week – from inception in 1982 the global healthcare company has now surpassed £1 billion of total sales in medical diagnostic products. Founded…Jul 6, 16 -
The impact of Brexit on the maritime industry
As we take stock of our successful attendance at Posidonia 2016 in Athens, another key event comes to the fore which may have a profound impact on the maritime industry both now…Jun 22, 16 -
Legal high ‘Spice’ continuing to cause issues in UK and beyond
The Psychoactive Substances Act which came into effect on May 26th, has outlawed anything that the government believes has a psychoactive effect on the human brain. This legislation has been the result…May 31, 16 -
Efforts to supply legal highs/ NPSs becoming ever more diverse
This week the proposed blanket ban on legal highs/ NPSs comes into effect in the UK. Whilst this legislation proposes a complete ban on psychoactive substances, many believe that it will have…May 25, 16 -
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Today is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and this year’s theme is workplace stress. The modern day workplace is becoming an ever more stressful environment with many factors…Apr 28, 16 -
BBC Newsline investigates legal highs with Randox Testing Services
Randox Testing Services opened the doors of its laboratory to the BBC to offer an expert opinion into their reports on legal highs. Legal highs are mood-altering or stimulant substances whose sale…Apr 15, 16
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