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Students – Get an Extra 10% Off Your Lab Coat
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Buying a Kids’ Lab Coat: Sizing, Quality and Personalisation
Buying a lab coat for a child sounds straightforward until you start looking at the sizing. Unlike most everyday children's clothing, where choosing by age is often enough, a lab...
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Understanding Food Hygiene Inspection Terminology: A Guide to the Terms Every UK Food Business Should Know
A food hygiene inspection can involve a surprising amount of terminology. An Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer may talk about HACCP, critical control points, cross-contamination, due diligence, corrective...
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Premium Howie Lab Coats: More Colours, More Sizes and a Better Fit for Modern Laboratories
For decades, the Howie lab coat has been the garment of choice for laboratories, research facilities, pharmaceutical environments and food production settings. Designed with safety, hygiene and practicality in mind,...
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Men's, Women's or Unisex Lab Coats: Which Is Best for University?
Starting university often means purchasing equipment that you've never had to think about before, and for science and medical students, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right...
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What Equipment Do Science and Medical Students Need for University?
Starting university is an exciting milestone, but for students beginning degrees in medicine, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, dentistry and other science-based subjects, preparing for practical sessions and laboratory work can feel...
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Guide to Choosing a University Lab Coat
Starting university is an exciting time, but if you're studying medicine, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, dentistry or another science-based subject, you'll quickly discover that a laboratory coat is an essential part...
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Upcoming Changes to Food Allergen Safety in Catering: Why Effective Allergen Management Matters More Than Ever
For anyone working in the food industry, managing allergens has always been a critical part of food safety. However, with increasing awareness of food allergies and new legislation placing greater...
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When Is a Hairnet Not a Hairnet? Understanding the Difference (and Why It Matters)
What's the Difference Between a Hairnet and a Mob Cap? If you've ever searched online for hairnets, you've probably noticed that the results include everything from mob caps and bouffant...
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The 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene: Why Proper Handwashing Remains One of Food Safety's Most Powerful Controls
Hand hygiene is one of the simplest food safety controls available, yet it remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other...
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How Would You Rate in a Food Safety Inspection Tomorrow for Cross Contamination Controls?
Cross contamination remains one of the most common food safety risks across commercial kitchens, catering operations, food production facilities, and food preparation environments. While many businesses understand the importance of...
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Improve Hand Hygiene Standards for Safer Food
Hand hygiene remains one of the most important areas of food safety within any commercial kitchen, catering operation, healthcare environment, or food production setting. Yet despite its importance, it is...
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5 Common Food Safety Mistakes That Could Cost You an Inspection
How Would Your Business Perform in a Food Safety Inspection Tomorrow? Most businesses do not fail food safety inspections, or gain a low food hygiene rating because of one major...
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