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Andrew holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Hertfordshire and is a Chartered Chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a Chartered Scientist of the Science Council.
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Area of expertise
Analytical Chemistry/GLP Study
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Years of experience
30+
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Highest qualification
BSc (Hons)
Andrew holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Hertfordshire and is a Chartered Chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a Chartered Scientist of the Science Council. At Fera he is responsible for the management and delivery of pesticide formulations analysis for chemical and physical properties. Andrew also has over 20 years’ experience in the analysis of bioactive compounds from plant materials; in particular cannabinoids from industrial hemp and cannabis.
Andrew is the UK member of CIPAC (Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council) and a member of ESPAC (English Speaking Pesticides Analysis Advisory Committee).
Ecotoxicology
Helping commercial companies to accurately assess the toxic impacts of plant-protection products and veterinary medicines on a range of ecosystems and species.
Analytical Chemistry
Fera offers a wide range of analytical services using sophisticated analytical instrumentation and can provide assistance in analytical method development in support of environmental toxicology studies, biotechnology, formulated product analysis, analytical method validation to GLP requirements and much more.
EFate & Metabolism
Environmental fate studies are key to providing the data required by chemical companies to complete thorough environmental risk assessments (ERA). Metabolism studies are conducted to determine the nature of residues and the test substance’s metabolic pathways in animals.
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Latest Papers and Articles
Clarke D, Glass C R, Plumb AD, Sykes D P (1998) Problems with
the Determination of Ethylenethiourea in Formulated Products Containing
Ethylene-bis-dithiocarbamates, Poster presented at 1998 IUPAC
Conference.
Gillespie M J, Lythgo C M, Plumb A D &
Gillespie M J, Lythgo C M, Plumb A D & Wilkins J P G (1994). A Survey Comparing the Chemical Composition of Dicofol Formulations Sold in the UK Before and After the Introduction of the EC 'Prohibition Directive 79/117/EEC'. Journal of Pesticide Science, 42, 305-314.
Andrew and their team work with customers to deliver the following services within Fera...
Ecotoxicology
Helping commercial companies to accurately assess the toxic impacts of plant-protection products and veterinary medicines on a range of ecosystems and species.
Analytical Chemistry
Fera offers a wide range of analytical services using sophisticated analytical instrumentation and can provide assistance in analytical method development in support of environmental toxicology studies, biotechnology, formulated product analysis, analytical method validation to GLP requirements and much more.
EFate & Metabolism
Environmental fate studies are key to providing the data required by chemical companies to complete thorough environmental risk assessments (ERA). Metabolism studies are conducted to determine the nature of residues and the test substance’s metabolic pathways in animals.
Writing
Latest Papers and Articles
Clarke D, Glass C R, Plumb AD, Sykes D P (1998) Problems with
the Determination of Ethylenethiourea in Formulated Products Containing
Ethylene-bis-dithiocarbamates, Poster presented at 1998 IUPAC
Conference.
Gillespie M J, Lythgo C M, Plumb A D &
Gillespie M J, Lythgo C M, Plumb A D & Wilkins J P G (1994). A Survey Comparing the Chemical Composition of Dicofol Formulations Sold in the UK Before and After the Introduction of the EC 'Prohibition Directive 79/117/EEC'. Journal of Pesticide Science, 42, 305-314.
Services
Andrew and their team work with customers to deliver the following services within Fera...
Ecotoxicology
Helping commercial companies to accurately assess the toxic impacts of plant-protection products and veterinary medicines on a range of ecosystems and species.
Analytical Chemistry
Fera offers a wide range of analytical services using sophisticated analytical instrumentation and can provide assistance in analytical method development in support of environmental toxicology studies, biotechnology, formulated product analysis, analytical method validation to GLP requirements and much more.
EFate & Metabolism
Environmental fate studies are key to providing the data required by chemical companies to complete thorough environmental risk assessments (ERA). Metabolism studies are conducted to determine the nature of residues and the test substance’s metabolic pathways in animals.
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