UK air quality improved since 2015 but targets still missed
- 23 September 2025
Air pollution across the UK dropped between 2015 and 2024, but dangerous levels are still reached too often, shows new research published in Environmental Science: Atmospheres. Scientists from the University of Reading studied pollution at more than 500 monitoring sites around the UK. They looked at three main types of air pollution which harm people’s health. […]
Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed
- 23 September 2025
Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis. The research, which was carried out in England by the University of Leeds, estimates that two million fewer in-scope HFSS products were sold per day after […]
Soil Association Scotland partners with Moray Council on school pea pilot
- 22 September 2025
Soil Association Scotland and Moray Council are collaborating on a pilot project to get organic peas into school meals, thanks to extended funding from Sustain’s Bridging the Gap Programme. The Give Peas a Chance! pilot project aims to open up a new route to market for this local and organic plant protein, allowing pupils to […]
Drinking Water in Scotland 2024
- 22 September 2025
Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland says “Scotland’s tap water quality is impressive, but more needs to be done to reduce risk”. The Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) for Scotland’s latest annual report shows that Scottish Water’s compliance with the stringent standards for drinking water remains very high, however there are too many avoidable incidents. […]
Ray Ellard
- 27 August 2025
It is with great shock and sadness that we heard of the untimely death of a dear friend of the Institute and of the worldwide environmental health community, Ray Ellard. Ray was a former Principal EHO in the Eastern Health Board , Ireland before he joined the Department of Health as Chief EHO and upon […]
HEAL 2025 – Weaving Diverse Knowledges into Climate Action for Better Health
- 25 August 2025
REHIS News – August 2025
- 25 August 2025
Only 5 weeks to go until our special 150 Anniversary Forum and Dinner Spaces are still available to join this special milestone event on 25 September. Be part of the celebration, connect with experts, and explore the journey of Environmental Health over the past century and a half. Secure your place now. For more information […]
FSS issues warning after potentially harmful counterfeit vodka discovered
- 25 August 2025
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was seized this week which confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed. The counterfeit vodka recovered was sold in 35cl bottles (commonly known as half bottles) and fraudulently labelled as Glen’s. When opened, the counterfeit vodka […]
Four arrested as part of FSA food crime investigation
- 24 August 2025
An FSA National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation investigating the distribution and sale of basmati rice in counterfeit packaging has resulted in the arrest of four people. On Wednesday 23 July, the NFCU conducted an operation in Leicester with assistance from local authorities and Leicestershire Police. A 48-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of fraud by misrepresentation […]
Glasgow city centre air pollution drops by a third following LEZ enforcement
- 24 August 2025
Air pollution in Glasgow city centre has dropped by a third since enforcement of the Low Emission Zone – marking a major step forward in the city’s clean air ambitions. New data for 2024 shows a 34% reduction in levels of nitrogen dioxide within the LEZ area compared to 2022 – the last full year […]
Baby food manufacturers given 18 months to cut sugar and salt
- 23 August 2025
The UK Government have announced new guidelines for commercial baby food to reduce salt and sugar, along with clearer labelling to help parents make informed decisions. Baby food manufacturers will be given 18 months to reduce sugar and salt levels in baby foods aimed at children up to 36 months old. This will […]
HSE launches consultation on anticoagulant rodenticides
- 21 August 2025
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on the renewal of anticoagulant rodenticide products under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR). The consultation, which runs until 30 September 2025, will assess whether there are suitable and sufficient alternatives to anticoagulant rodenticides such as difethialone, difenacoum, bromadiolone, brodifacoum, flocoumafen and coumatetralyl. These products […]
