Licensing canine fertility services
- 20 August 2024
The Scottish Government have announced proposals to introduce a strict licensing framework for canine fertility businesses. The planned licensing scheme will clamp down on unethical breeding practices, regulate the services offered, ensure higher standards of care and protect animal welfare. Businesses offering canine fertility services will be licensed annually, and subject to regular inspections to […]
Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Directors of Public Health publish statement about improving Scotland’s diet and weight
- 20 August 2024
Public Health Scotland (PHS) and the Scottish Directors of Public Health have published a consensus statement – Improving Scotland’s diet and weight. This document outlines the urgent need for action to improve the health and well-being of Scotland’s population through decisive action to improve diet and weight. As the working age population is set to […]
Food Standards Scotland and North Lanarkshire Council warn consumers following discovery of counterfeit alcohol in Coatbridge
- 20 August 2024
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and North Lanarkshire Council are warning consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit alcohol products following discovery of products in Coatbridge. Over 40 bottles (35cl) of counterfeit vodka, fraudulently labelled as Glen’s, were recovered from a shop in Coatbridge after a member of the public reported that the product they […]
REHIS News – July 2024
- 29 July 2024
Health and Safety Update, 4 September 2024 This year’s annual Health and Safety Update is taking place on the morning of Wednesday 4 September on MS Teams. There is an interesting line up of speakers planned. The programme and booking form will shortly be available on the website. Professional Development Plans are well underway for the […]
HSE publish work-related fatal injuries report
- 25 July 2024
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) have published their Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain 2024 report which reveals a total of 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in 2023/24, an increase of 2 fatalities from 2022/23 The most common kinds of fatal accidents to workers continue as falls from a […]
York launches new air pollution alert service
- 24 July 2024
City of York Council has launched a new service designed to send free air pollution alerts and health advice to residents and visitors most likely to be affected by air pollution. The York Air Quality Alert service is funded by DEFRA and aims to give advanced warning of when air pollution is expected to be higher than usual, up […]
Vibrio in seafood likely to increase due to climate change
- 24 July 2024
The prevalence of Vibrio in seafood is expected to increase both globally and in Europe because of climate change according to EFSA’s scientists. EFSA’s scientists have carried out an assessment of the public health aspects of Vibrio spp. related to the consumption of seafood and anticipated that the occurrence and levels of Vibrio in seafood will rise in response to coastal warming and […]
Chicken farmer fined for not carrying out salmonella tests and falsifying results
- 23 July 2024
A food business owner in Somerset has been ordered to pay more than £50,000 following a successful prosecution for failing to test chickens and eggs for salmonella before they went into the food chain following a joint investigation by Devon County Council trading standards service and the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Poultry farmer Stuart Perkins […]
UK Covid-19 Inquiry publishes first report and recommendations
- 23 July 2024
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has published a report of its first investigation into the nation’s resilience and preparedness for the pandemic and makes 10 key recommendations. These recommendations include a major overhaul of how the UK government prepares for civil emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Other key recommendations include a radical simplification of civil […]
Public Health Scotland publish Adverse Weather and Health Plan
- 22 July 2024
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published a three-year Adverse Weather and Health Plan which sets out how the organisation, with support from the Scottish Government and working in partnership with key stakeholders, will help to protect the health of the population from weather-related harm. It is anticipated that climate change will have an increasing impact […]
Circular Economy Bill passed
- 14 July 2024
Legislation giving Ministers and local authorities the tools needed to increase reuse and recycling rates, as well as modernise and improve waste and recycling services, has been passed. The Circular Economy Bill will give Ministers the powers to: The measures will be underpinned by support and investment, building on the investments already made through the […]
Public health guidance for cyanobacteria
- 30 June 2024
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published Public health guidance for cyanobacteria. This guidance provides updated information on the public health risks associated with cyanobacteria. It provides background information about cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins and the occurrence of cyanobacterial incidents in Scotland. This guidance recommends each NHS board area should make a local action plan in collaboration with relevant […]
