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The Association of Public Analysts (also known as the APA) is the professional body for the highly-skilled scientists who make up the front line of the UK's public protection service, where chemical analysis and related tests are needed. The Public Analyst works to ensure the health and safety of the public in relation to food standards, environmental matters and consumer protection.
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APA Conference
The Princess Royal visited Glasgow Scientific Services, one of the largest local authority public analyst laboratories in the United Kingdom, on Friday 7th November 2008. 
The President of the Association, Alan Richards, met Dame Deirdre Hutton, Chair of the FSA Board to discuss the national crisis currently facing provision of public analyst services in the UK. West Yorkshire Joint Services Laboratory was the venue for the meeting and it was hosted by Dr Duncan Campbell, Public Analyst and Mr Graham Hebblethwaite, Chief of Trading Standards. For more details of the meeting 
Elizabeth Moran has been appointed to the post of Public Analyst & Scientific Advisor at Worcestershire Scientific Services, from August 2008, taking over from Bob and Carol Stevens, who retired at the end of July. For most details about Elizabeth