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Common herbicide is harmful to fish
The team exposed fathead minnows Pimephales promelas to levels of atrazine varying from 0-50 micrograms - all below the 'USEPA Office of PESTICIDEs Aquatic Life Benchmark' of 65 micrograms per litre for chronic exposure of fish.
Source: sxm, Date and Time of entry: Thursday, July 01, 2010 18:37
Dead fish found after fire at chemical factory
Anglers in West Yorkshire have said hundreds of fish have died after chemicals leaked into the River Colne following a fire at a factory.
The factory manufactured herbicides, PESTICIDEs and glue-based products.
Source: bbc, Date and Time of entry: Thursday, July 01, 2010 18:35
10 birds of prey found poisoned in Irish Republic
Ten protected birds of prey have been confirmed poisoned across the Irish Republic in recent weeks.
The birds died after eating meat baits laced with PESTICIDEs, one of which is illegal in Ireland.
Source: bbc, Date and Time of entry: Thursday, July 01, 2010 18:34
Soil clean up at chemical plant causes unpleasant smell
Foul smells from the clean-up of a former agricultural chemical factory in Cambridgeshire has led to protests from residents.
The factory, established in Hauxton in the 1940s, produced PESTICIDEs and herbicides.
Source: bbc, Date and Time of entry: Sunday, June 20, 2010 22:03
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Our credentials
QTS meets the European Union guidelines for pesticide monitoring, and participates in the FAPAS proficiency testing scheme.
QTS Analytical is a UKAS accredited laboratory to ISO 17025.
At QTS we pride ourselves on setting new standards.
We have developed new technology to provide an industry-leading turnaround:
- Standard 5 day
- Emergency same day
- Flexible turnaround to suit your needs
We offer first-class customer service:
- Providing a flexible service in response to clients’ needs
- Responding quickly to all client queries
- Meeting agreed turnaround times
Carbon Footprint and Environmental Impact
QTS has a strict policy that every effort will be made to reduce waste and minimise the impact that the laboratory activities have on the environment, particularly in relation to the emission of CO2
QTS aims to achieve this goal of minimising its impact on the environment by:
Complying with the requirements of environmental legislation and approved codes of practise.
- Assessing the environmental impact of all historic, current and likely future operations.
- Continuously seeking to improve environmental performance.
- Reducing pollution, emissions and waste.
- Reducing the use of all raw materials, energy and supplies.
- Raising awareness, encouraging participation and training employees in environmental matters.
- Expecting similar environmental standards from all suppliers and contractors.
- Assisting customers to use products and services in an environmentally- sensitive way.
- Participating in discussions about environmental issues.
"Through the continued efforts of all the staff at QTS we have made significant progress in reducing waste products and in reducing the amount of energy used in our activities, I would like to thank our staff who have worked very hard in this regard and encourage them to continue the good work."
Steve Gardner - Managing Director
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