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New wastewater data reveals drug consumption trends across Europe
A new report has been published by the Europe-wide SCORE Group, in association with The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), which analysed wastewater in 73 European cities in…Mar 22, 19 -
Workplace Testing in the Manufacturing Industry
Within the manufacturing industry health and safety must be at the forefront of all employer’s mind-sets. As a high-risk industry, manufacturing employers must be extra vigilant and proactive when it comes to…Feb 22, 19 -
The Effects of Ecstasy
What is Ecstasy? Ecstasy (more formally known as MDMA) is a Class A illicit drug, meaning it is illegal to possess or trade. MDMA itself is a white, tan or brown powder,…Feb 18, 19 -
The Effects of Heroin
What is Heroin? Heroin is a synthetic derivative of naturally-occurring morphine. Morphine is extracted from the milky white latex (opium) that seeps from incisions made in the ripe poppy seed head. As…Jan 10, 19 -
Complete Drug and Alcohol Testing Solutions
At Randox Testing Services we provide reliable and cost-effective employee testing for a wide range of industries including aviation, maritime, manufacturing and many more. We cater to all business needs and offer…Dec 19, 18 -
The Benefits of Back to Lab Testing
Randox Testing Services offers high quality drug testing with use of our revolutionary Biochip Array Technology specifically optimised for drugs of abuse testing. This technology allows multiplex testing of different drugs from…Aug 17, 18 -
Safety & Health Expo 2018 – Round Up
Just like that the Safety & Health Expo 2018 came and went. The three day event held at the Excel London allowed RTS to showcase its products and services to a wide…Jun 27, 18 -
Constructionline approval for Randox Testing Services
Randox Testing Services are delighted to announce that we have recently received approval from Constructionline to join its database. Constructionline is a government-run scheme, which collects, assesses and monitors standard company information.…Jun 19, 18 -
Stricter drug and alcohol provisions for Irish rail drivers
In 2005 the Republic of Ireland adopted the Railway Safety Act. This meant that blood alcohol limits for train drivers were the same as those applying to motorists on the road. Following…Jun 6, 18 -
Drug Use In England
The misuse of drugs, including alcohol and other substances can be harmful to your health in both the short term and the long term. In 2016/17 there were 7,545 hospital admissions with…May 3, 18
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