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CSL Press Release Archive
On 1 April 2009, CSL became part of The Food and Environment Research Agency. In this section you can access copies of press releases issued by CSL from January 2007 to March 2009.
If you can not find what you are looking for here, please email .
Yorkshire's innovating Winners announced
6 March 2009
Yorkshire and Humber's six most innovative organisations were announced last night at a prestigious awards ceremony in Leeds, after beating off stiff competition from across the region. The Knowledge Exploitation Award, was presented to the York based Central Science Laboratory as it meets real market needs in the food security, environmental protection and climate change sectors, helping to ensure their future growth.
Full text (Yorkshire Foward Press Release)
High incidence of Light Leaf Spot in Winter oilseed rape
13 February 2009
A Defra funded survey, recently carried out by CSL into commercially grown oilseed rape, indicates that levels of light leaf spot so far this growing season are the highest since the epidemic year of 1995.
Safer food through rapid tests for chemical contaminants
26 January 2009
Safer food through rapid and cost-efficient tests for detecting chemical contaminants in food and animal feed. This is the major goal of a new European research project called CONffIDENCE.
£4.3 million bee health funding increase announced
21 January 2009
An extra £4.3 million to safeguard and undertake more research into the health of bees was announced by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today. Mr Benn said that nearly £2.3 million over the next two years would support the work of the National Bee Unit in its efforts to help England's beekeepers deal with the problems facing their bee colonies.
Full text (Defra Press Release)
Rothamstead Nematode Collection moves to Central Science Laboratory
28 October 2008
As a result of long-term changes in the research priorities within the Nematode Interactions Unit at Rothamsted Research, the Rothamsted Nematode Collection (RNC) and responsibility for its future curation and development has recently been transferred to the Nematology Team in the Plant Health Group at Central Science Laboratory (CSL).
CSL receives international recognition for seed testing
2 October 2008
Following a rigorous independent audit, CSL has gained international recognition for its seed testing services. ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) has awarded CSL accreditation for four key seed quality indicators.
'The Appliance of Science' at Venturefest Yorkshire
22 September 2008
A new chairman takes the helm of Yorkshire's top free event for science and technology entrepreneurs this week, hoping to encourage greater integration between the public and private sectors to make the most of the enterprising talent across the region.
Oilseed rape suffered widespread Sclerotinia stem-rot in 2008
1 August 2008
A Defra funded survey recently carried out by CSL into commercially grown oilseed rape indicated that Sclerotinia stem-rot was more prevalent in 2008 than 2007.
Boost for innovation at CSL
3 July 2008
New products and scientific services from CSL and other UK public sector laboratories will be reaching the market place following an announcement of extra funding for the InterAct Project.
Targeted investment reaps rewards for York Laboratory
18 June 2008
A year of achievement at Central Science Laboratory has come on the back of investment to strengthen scientific skills and to reduce support costs. This is the message from the out going chief executive's commentary, which forms part of the Laboratory's recently published 2007/08 Annual Report.
CSL launches EU Seventh Framework research project PRATIQUE
12 June 2008
The expansion in the global trade of plant material over the last century has led to a steady increase in the rate of entry and establishment of new, economically or environmentally damaging plant pests, diseases and invasive alien species.
New ELISA test ensures animal welfare through analysis
16 May 2008
The development of CSL's new ELISA anti-body assay, which is being used to ascertain stress levels in a remarkably wide range of species from pheasants to giraffes, is the latest addition to a unique and comprehensive service.
Central Science Laboratory appointed as expert body on food contaminants by the UK Food Standards Agency
15 April 2008
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has appointed the Central Science Laboratory (CSL) as the central UK expert body on contaminants in food, to help and advise the FSA across a range of food contaminant issues.
For copies of CSL's press releases earlier than 2008, please email .