FSS issues precautionary advice on cooking processed chicken products following link to UK cases of salmonella
- 21 October 2020
FSS have issued precautionary advice on cooking processed chicken products following a link to UK cases of salmonella Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and Public Health Scotland (PHS) are reminding consumers to take care when handling and cooking chicken products at home. The move comes as both organisations are involved in a multi-agency investigation into a […]
COVID- 19 – face covering regulations
- 21 October 2020
On Thursday 15 October the First Minister’s statement announced that from Monday 19 October face coverings must be worn in all communal areas in indoor workplaces, where people mingle or gather (except where exemptions apply such as where measures are in place to keep persons separated). Face coverings must be worn in all communal areas […]
Focus Games launch new digital platform
- 21 October 2020
Focus Games have launched a new digital platform ZeST to allow their games to be played as group games on Zoom, MS Teams, etc. and they have just added a version of the Food Hygiene game with a 4 month FREE trial www.zestfocus.com
Food Standards Scotland has updated its COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and their Employees
- 21 October 2020
Food Standards Scotland have updated its guidance for food business operators (FBOs) and their employees on 19 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 […]
Food Standards Scotland launch consultation on the implementation of improved allergen labelling
- 8 October 2020
Food Standards Scotland has launched a consultation on the implementation of improved allergen labelling on food sold prepacked for direct sale. i.e. food that is packed before being offered for sale by the same food business to the final consumer. e.g. sandwiches placed into packaging by the food business and sold from the same premises. […]
Public Health Scotland strategic plan unveiled launched
- 30 September 2020
Public Health Scotland have launched their first Strategic Plan: ‘A Scotland where everybody thrives’. The 2020-2023 plan outlines the public health agency's vision, who they are, how they will work, their focus, and how they will show impact. It sets out a vision of how they will work together to make Scotland a place where everybody […]
COVID Diary- Professor Jason Leitch
- 26 September 2020
Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government has kindly contributed a video response for our first in the series of articles titled COVID Diaries. Professor Jason Leitch discusses his work during the pandemic and also gives an insight into the importance that Environmental Health has played during the pandemic and has to play on […]
Scotland’s COVID-19 contact tracing app launches
- 26 September 2020
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged smartphone users across Scotland to download NHS Scotland’s new contact tracing app to help suppress the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Protect Scotland app is now available to download for free via Apple and Google stores. The app focuses solely on proximity tracing. If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they […]
COVID-19 Supplementary Q & A for the hospitality industry updated
- 26 September 2020
The Scottish Government COVID-19 sector guidance for tourism and hospitality has now been updated with the addition of Frequently Asked Questions. The questions and answers are aimed at providing further clarity to hospitality businesses following publication of Scottish Government sectoral guidance, and subsequent statutory guidance including additional measures for the hospitality sector. It is not separate to government […]
Continuing Professional Development
- 26 September 2020
Current restrictions due to Covid-19 mean that face to face training courses, meetings and events are not currently being held but this does not prevent the achievement of CPD. Many professionals will have been on a steep learning curve this year, with the introduction of Covid-19 related legislation and a need to understand the appropriate […]
Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention Manifesto Launch
- 26 September 2020
REHIS partner, ASH Scotland, along with another nine of Scotland’s biggest health charities, is launching a manifesto highlighting the need for action on the prevention of Non Communicable Disease (NCD) (such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and lung disease). The report looks at the impact of tobacco, obesity and alcohol on the health of Scotland […]
COVID Diary- Louise Cunningham
- 26 September 2020
Louise Cunningham, Team Manager – Environmental Protection, Aberdeenshire Council and Senior Vice-President for the REHIS Council. Louise's contribution discusses how the pandemic has raised the profile of the Environmental Health profession and how positive changes can be made from the digital transformation for working. 1. Describe your work before the pandemic? Prior to the pandemic I was […]
