The firm, which is the largest forensic science service provider in the UK, has the statutory function of GovernmentChemist.
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It has played the role for more than 100 years, and before privatisation in 1996 it was known as the Laboratory of the GovernmentChemist.
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She said the Laboratory of the GovernmentChemist was looking at what levels of cross-contamination could take place in "a well-run and hygienic plant" and testing methods were also being looked at.
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