Publication of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain
- 19 June 2025
Defra have published new Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain (‘the Standards’). This document has been produced with the Scottish and Welsh Government, which undertake similar activities in Scotland and Wales. The Standards will come into effect on 24 May 2027. Defra are publishing the Standards now to allow licensed zoos time to […]
Celebrating incredible milestones at REHIS!
- 17 June 2025
This year, we are not only celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Institute but also significant milestones for our office team: Margaret, our Training Administrator, marks an incredible 40 years with REHIS; Cará celebrates 30 dedicated years as Accounts Administrator; and Jane reached a fantastic 10-year milestone as Professional Development Co-ordinator. Margaret first joined REHIS […]
World Food Safety Day 2025 – 7 June
- 3 June 2025
This year’s theme is “Food Safety – Science in Action”. Science is at the heart of food safety. It helps us understand what makes food unsafe and how we can prevent foodborne illness. This year’s theme for World Food Safety Day highlights the vital role scientific knowledge plays in reducing illness, cutting costs, and saving […]
THE MARTIN KEELEY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2025
- 27 May 2025
Protecting and improving public health is a fundamental objective of Environmental Health and the work of both REHIS and SOCOEHS. Recognising the contributions of our colleague, Martin Keeley, who sadly passed away in 2022, an award is presented to recognise individuals, groups or organisations for actions which have significantly promoted or improved Environmental Health (this […]
Annual Award Presentation 2025
- 26 May 2025
On Friday 23 May 2025, the Institute was delighted to host its Annual Awards Presentation at the COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh. The event brought together award recipients, colleagues, and guests to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of those across the Environmental Health profession. A huge congratulations to all of this year’s graduates […]
REHIS News – May 2025
- 25 May 2025
Food Update Course, 4 June 2025 We are pleased to announce the programme for the forthcoming Food Update Course which takes place on the 4 June via MS Teams. The full programme is available here FU-2025-Programme-1.pdf This popular event will host a variety of speakers. We have taken on board some suggestions from previous feedback to […]
Welsh Cryptosporidium outbreak
- 25 May 2025
More than 80 people have fallen sick in a Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a petting farm in Wales. In its latest update, Public Health Wales (PHW) reported that 81 confirmed cases and 16 people having to stay in hospital for one night. The Fourth meeting of the multi-agency Outbreak Control Team was held on 14 […]
Single use vapes ban
- 25 May 2025
From 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK. The new regulations address the environmental and public health challenges posed by disposable vapes. Businesses are encouraged to review their stock and prepare for these changes to ensure compliance with the law. What the ban means Under The […]
Isle of Lewis residents investigate mysterious sound
- 21 May 2025
Islanders in the Outer Hebrides are reportedly being disturbed a mysterious low-frequency humming sound that can heard in the day and night. Around 200 people in Lewis have reported hearing the noise, which locals say is “impossible to ignore” and is louder nearer the coast of the island. Lauren-Grace Kirtley, who has set up a Facebook page […]
Clean Air Day 2025
- 20 May 2025
Clean Air Day is happening on Thursday 19th June and this year the focus aims to highlight that air pollution affects us from before our first breath until our last. Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign and has been running since 2017. The day is organised by Global Action Plan with the support of […]
Westminster Council launches scheme to cut cooking emissions in restaurants to improve air quality
- 20 May 2025
Westminster City Council has launched a new pilot scheme aimed at tackling harmful air pollution caused by cooking emissions in restaurants. Commercial cooking is the third-largest single source of Particulate Matter (also known as PM2.5 emissions) in London, which is estimated to account for 59% of total emissions. These emissions originate from cooking fuels such […]
BBC investigation finds low nutritional value in baby food pouches
- 19 May 2025
Nutritional analysis of infant food carried out by the Aberdeen Scientific Services Laboratory for BBC Panorama has found low levels of certain nutrients and high sugar content. Laboratory testing of 18 pouches made by Ella’s Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little Freddie, Aldi and Lidl found many to be low in vitamin C and iron, while some […]
