UK appoints new government chemist

The UK government has announced the appointment of a new government chemist. Julian Braybrook, who is director of measurement science at the analytical services company LGC, will take over the role from Derek Craston, who has been in post since 2008.

The government chemist oversees a team of analytical scientists at LGC that resolve scientific disputes over measurement, mainly in relation to food regulations. They also inform government policy and give advice to regulators and business on matters relating to scientific measurement and analysis.