Annual General Meeting 2020
- 27 November 2020
The Institute’s Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 20 November and for the first time in the history of the Institute it was held virtually as a result of COVID-19. Lisa McCann, elected President welcomed fifty-nine members to the virtual meeting where she give an interesting Presidential Report and the election of the 2020/21 […]
UK Government launch consultation on total ban of online advertising for unhealthy foods
- 26 November 2020
The UK Government has launched a consultation on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK. The areas being consulted on include: types of advertising to be restricted liability for compliance enforcement of the restrictions The consultation is open until 22 December 2020, and hopes to gather views from […]
Preparing food businesses for COVID-19 outbreaks and investigations
- 26 November 2020
Food Standards Scotland and Public Health Scotland have produced a guidance document to support food business operators with preparing for the investigations that will take place if an outbreak of COVID-19 is suspected in the workforce. The Investigation of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Food Businesses guidance aims to help Food Business Operators (FBOs) to better understand the investigations […]
Food Standards Scotland has updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and their Employees
- 26 November 2020
Food Standards Scotland have updated its guidance for food business operators (FBOs) and their employees on 30 October. It aims to assist all businesses in the food and drink sector in following government guidance on infection prevention and control measures against COVID-19. It has been produced with input from the food industry and Trade Unions and reflects […]
Honorary Vice-President returns to Scotland
- 25 November 2020
Dr Tracy Morse, Honorary Vice-President of the Institute, has returned from Malawi and is now based back in Scotland. Tracy has taken up the position as Head of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Strathclyde University. Tracy will be continuing the research work in Malawi and also with her teaching. Tracy is very keen that […]
Honorary Membership
- 25 November 2020
The President was delighted to announce, at the recent Annual General Meeting, that Honorary Membership has been conferred on Tom Bell in recognition for the many years Tom has committed and contributed to the field of Environmental Health. Tom is probably most recognised nationally and internationally within the Environmental Health community in his role as […]
Tourism and hospitality COVID-19 guidance updated
- 24 November 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): tourism and hospitality sector guidance has recently been updated. The changes include updates to the frequently asked questions page and amendment to amusements in games in hospitality statutory guidance section.
HSE to lead study addressing transmission of COVID-19 in the environment
- 21 November 2020
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been asked to lead a study addressing the transmission of COVID-19 in the environment, including in workplaces, transport and other public settings. Th research is one of seven studies part of a national COVID-19 research programme funded by the UK government and fronted by the Government’s Chief Scientific […]
Food Standards Agency consultation on the Review of the Food Law Code of Practice (England)
- 21 November 2020
The Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on the Review of the Food Law Code of Practice (England). The consultation on proposed changes to the Food Law Code of Practice (England), Food Law Practice Guidance (England), and implementation of the FSA Knowledge and skills for the effective delivery of official food and feed controls […]
Exciting new funding to help Scottish businesses save energy
- 18 November 2020
The Scottish Government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized Scottish businesses to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Its interest-free SME Loan Scheme has already provided Scottish businesses with over £26 million in loans for over 1,000 energy saving projects. Now, for a limited time only, businesses using the interest-free loan can also grab […]
Scottish tobacco-free alliance online events
- 18 November 2020
ASH Scotland is presenting an online Learning Festival with the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance, in the week beginning Monday 30th November. The SCOT coalition keeps a focus on joining up on intelligence and influence, while the STA majors on information sharing and cross sectoral networking – both networks offer free membership and these online events are free to join, you’ll find programme and registration […]
New Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy published
- 13 November 2020
The Scottish Government has published Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 (CAFS2) for consultation. The new clean air strategy for Scotland that builds on the progress made since the introduction of Cleaner Air for Scotland: The Road to a Healthier Future (CAFS) published in 2015. The proposals in the consultation have been shaped by the work of an independent panel of […]
