Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 and Women in Environmental Health
- 7 March 2025
As REHIS celebrates 150 years, on International Women’s Day we celebrate the powerful contributions of women who are at the forefront of environmental health and inspiring the next generation of Environmental Health Officers. Here are the Past Presidents of REHIS since 2017.
Meet our marketing student
- 6 March 2025
Hi, I am Ryan! I am a third-year Business Management with Marketing student at Edinburgh Napier University, currently undertaking an internship as a Marketing Assistant at REHIS. This opportunity will allow me to apply my knowledge from my studies and apply them in real world setting, which I am excited to embark on. My passion […]
REHIS News – February 2025
- 24 February 2025
150 Annual Forum – SAVE THE DATE, 25 September 2025 We are delighted to advise that our 150 Year Environmental Health Forum will be held on Thursday 25 September 2025 at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh which will then be followed by a special dinner to celebrate the 150 year milestone. We have an […]
Illegal Aberdeenshire waste site prosecution results in multiple penalties
- 23 February 2025
An investigation by Scottish Environment Protection Agency into an illegal waste site in Aberdeenshire concluded on 3rd February 2025 with a 150-hour community payback order, a £3,000 Confiscation Order and an 18-month supervision requirement served on a local man. Derek McAllister, who had previously pled guilty at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, was given the penalties for […]
Denny gym-owner made almost £1m by selling ‘deadly’ diet pills
- 23 February 2025
A gym owner from Denny made almost £1 million by selling potentially deadly fat-burning pills from his garden shed, a court has been told. However, Prosecutors have agreed that FBO Jamie George now only has just over £30,000 left to be seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Jamie George, now 33, was jailed for […]
UK slow to stop meat imports after foot-and-mouth threat, experts say
- 23 February 2025
MPs told belated response to foot-and-mouth cases in Europe was because of failings in post-Brexit border regime. The UK took a week to prevent meat and other animal products entering the country from Germany last month, despite German officials warning that exports could be affected by an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, according to border experts. […]
ASH Scotland is hosting a virtual learning week from 10-14th March 2025
- 23 February 2025
On the week of No Smoking Day, over 5 days, ASH Scotland will have seminars, events and Q&As – all online – exploring topics including smoking and pregnancy, tobacco industry interference and SAFE (Smoke and Aerosol Free Spaces). They will also have a bonus event hosted by the Swedish Cancer Society. Take a look at […]
Warning of fraudulent food consultants
- 23 February 2025
Food Standards Scotland has been made aware of reports concerning misleading and potentially intimidating approaches by consultants to food business operators. Recent incidents highlight instances where businesses have been pressured into paying for services under misleading pretences. For example, Falkirk Council has reported that an owner of a local food business reported that a ‘very […]
Consumer group highlights lack of trading standards staff
- 23 February 2025
An investigation by Which? a consumer watchdog has revealed inadequate staffing levels for trading standards in many areas of the United Kingdom. As part of a Freedom of Information request into capacity and performance, consumer group Which? contacted 187 trading standards services in England, Wales, and Scotland. Reponses were received by November 2024. Which? said […]
Food Standards Scotland publish shelf-life guidance
- 20 February 2025
Guidance for food businesses for the setting of product shelf-life has been published by Food Standards Scotland. The purpose of the document is to help food businesses comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) 2073/2005 that the food safety criteria applicable throughout the shelf-life of the product can be met under reasonably foreseeable conditions of […]
Study assesses food safety challenges and opportunities with dark kitchens
- 20 February 2025
A study published in the journal Food Control reveals more needs to be done to ensure that the growth of dark kitchens is accompanied by effective food safety measures. Dark kitchens offer ready-to-eat meals for delivery or takeout through online platforms, including social media, mobile applications, restaurant websites or via phone/email. The term ‘dark’ in dark kitchens […]
REHIS are at ScotHot 2025
- 19 February 2025
