Clean Air Day 2024
- 14 May 2024
Clean Air Day is happening on Thursday 20th June and this year the focus of the Scottish campaign is on learning about impacts of air pollution and encouraging and sharing knowledge on active travel behaviours to support improving local air quality. Clean Air Day is a UK wide air pollution campaign, which has been running since 2017. […]
SVQ Regulatory Services SCQF Level 7 qualification
- 10 May 2024
You may be aware that SQA is preparing to launch the new SVQ Regulatory Services SCQF Level 7 qualification later this year. SQA is the awarding body for the qualification and are seeking Quality Assurance Subject Experts to support the approval and verification of centre’s who will be delivering in partnership with SQA. Working as […]
FSA publish guidance on risks associated with raw flour
- 26 April 2024
Food Standards Agency have published guidance on risks associated with raw flour and controls to reduce risk. Flour doesn’t look like a raw food, but all flour is raw. That means it hasn’t been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli). These bacteria are widespread in the environment and can […]
REHIS – April News
- 25 April 2024
Annual Environmental Health Forum On behalf of our President, Lynn Crothers, we would like to thank all our speakers, delegates, invited guests, Institute staff and the staff of Queen Margaret University for this year’s Annual Environmental Health Forum, which was held on 24 April 2024 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Through the varied and informative […]
Person catches bird flu from dairy cattle
- 25 April 2024
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported a human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Texas. The case was identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with avian influenza. In a health alert on 1 April, Texan health officials said a dairy worker had developed mild […]
Hundreds of tonnes of fly-tipped waste removed from Perth site
- 25 April 2024
Over 230 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish and waste has been removed from a fly-tipping black-spot at Friarton, Perth. The site on the banks of the River Tay has been cleared thanks to a joint effort by Perth and Kinross Council, Scottish Water, SEPA and Tay Salmon Fisheries. Heavy machinery took three days to clear […]
Scotland has lowest life expectancy in western Europe, says Public Health Scotland chief executive
- 25 April 2024
Paul Johnston, chief executive of Public Health Scotland, has called for a preventive approach to tackle the decline in the nation’s health. In an article for the think tank Reform Scotland, Mr Johnston said the life expectancy gap between the richest and poorest was growing. He also called for a preventative approach for older people, […]
Glasgow Science Centre – Our Amazing Air Learning Lab
- 24 April 2024
Glasgow Science Centre will be running the latest session of the Learning Lab “Our Amazing Air” starting in April 2024. Learning Lab is an online STEM learning programme for the classroom and home which aims to inspire and empower learners through relevant, varied learning experiences that take place over several weeks. Each unique programme comprises lesson plans, video content and interactions […]
EFSA evaluates parasites in fish and related control methods
- 23 April 2024
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have published a scientific opinion, which shows many of the most commonly farmed and consumed fish in the EU/EFTA show no evidence of parasites that can infect humans. However, parasites were found in some farmed species and more data is needed to determine how prevalent certain parasites are in farmed fish. […]
Call for indoor air quality standards, say international experts
- 23 April 2024
An international group of experts are asking for mandatory indoor air quality standards, for spaces in which people spend a significant proportion of their time. In a paper published by the journal Science, Professor Lidia Morawska, Vice-Chancellor Fellow at the University of Surrey, along with a team of over 40 air quality specialists from around […]
EU proposes change to Listeria in RTE food rules
- 23 April 2024
The European Commission (EC) has published proposed amendments to its regulations for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. This is in an effort to align EU rules with Codex Alimentarius standards. If adopted, the new regulations would go into effect after January 1, 2026. The draft act is open for public comment until May 8, 2024. The draft regulations […]
Food Standards Guide: Butchers
- 18 April 2024
Food Standards Scotland and Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee have created a guidance document for food standards for Butchers. The guidance provides information on the legal references, as well as illustrations of labelling to ensure compliance. The guide will assist businesses as well as enforcement officers. It should provide clarity and a source for reference […]
