REHIS Food Hygiene Secondary Schools Initiative
- 23 July 2020
The REHIS Food Hygiene Secondary Schools Initiative, which is co-funded by the Institute and Food Standards Scotland, was adapted to be delivered digitally to allow secondary school pupils in Scotland complete the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene course (SCQF Level 5) through homeworking. This proved to be very welcome and vital for the Home Economics teachers […]
Scottish Government publish additional Sector guidance
- 22 July 2020
As Scotland have moved into Phases 2 and 3 of Scotland's route map the Scottish Government has produced additional guidance for the sectors who are allowed to open. Hairdressers and Barbers Hairdressers and barbers re-opened on 15 July. The guidance also covers services such as beauty salons, spas, indoor photography studios and make-up counters which have been […]
Scottish Government publish guidance for the event sector
- 21 July 2020
The Scottish Government have produced guidance for Scotland’s live event sector following the announcement that they have be given the green light to hold drive-in entertainment from Wednesday 22 July. Live concerts, comedy nights, theatre productions and local bingo events are among the experiences organisers have been ‘reimagining’ right across Scotland. The decision follows public health advice […]
Highland Council Environment Health Officers and Police Scotland carry out joint patrols in Inverness city centre
- 17 July 2020
Highland Council Environment Health Officers and the Police have been visiting businesses in Inverness city centre in a bid to raise public confidence, demonstrating that the city centre is doing all it can to ensure public safety as lockdown restrictions are eased. On 15 July, Police and Environmental Health Officer conducted a joint patrol with […]
The Public Health Scotland (PHS) Knowledge Services team develop several new pilot current awareness bulletins
- 17 July 2020
Public Health Scotland (PHS) Knowledge Services team have developed a new bulletin for those working in Health Protection, and are also piloting a new Data and Intelligence bulletin, which focuses on topics including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, analytics, data visualisation and associated areas. In addition, they have developed new bulletins which aim […]
Local authority regulatory services response during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland
- 17 July 2020
Since the Scottish Government tasked Scottish local authorities with the enforcement of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 , their Environmental Health and Trading Standards (EH&TS) teams have responded to record numbers of requests for help and advice from business, and enquiries and complaints around compliance. Tailored advice has been provided to over […]
Food Standards Scotland update their Coronavirus Question and Answers
- 15 July 2020
Food Standards Scotland have updated their Coronavirus Question and Answers for consumer and businesses. These can be accessed here.
Food Standards Scotland Updates their COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and Their Employees
- 15 July 2020
Food Standards Scotland COVID-19 Guidance for Food Business Operators and Their Employees has been updated to reflect changes in COVID-19 restrictions. Since the guidance was first published at the start of April, it has been reviewed on an on-going basis to reflect Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Framework for Decision Making (Scotlands Route Map through and Out of the […]
COVID-19 Update
- 15 July 2020
As Scotland progresses into Phase 3 of lifting the restrictions around COVID-19, keep up to date with dates of specific restrictions being lifted and guidance for various situations, premises and businesses here.
Private Water Supply Annual Return Consultation
- 5 July 2020
The Drinking Water Quality Regulator are about to embark on a project that will consider ways to better handle the Private Water Supply (PWS) data. In order to take Local Authority feedback into account in the course of the project, they need to have your response back by Friday July 3rd and this can be submitted […]
What do we know about viruses, coronaviruses and their impact on food safety and food supply chains?
- 24 June 2020
The Institute of Food Science and Technology have produced Questions and Answers regarding What do we know about viruses, coronaviruses and their impact on food safety and food supply chains? Q1. Why be concerned about viruses in the food supply chain? Many viruses are of concern in food chains because they can either produce illness in […]
COVID-19 workplace guidance for the tourism and hospitality industry published
- 23 June 2020
The Scottish Government and UK Hospitality have both published guidance to support Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector to reopen safety. The industry has been asked to prepare for reopening on 15 July, if sufficient progress is made to move to phase 3 of the route-map. The Scottish Government’s guidance sets out the key public health measures that […]
