Government announce 25-year plan to tackle environmental issues
- 18 January 2018
On 11 January, the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced a 25-year plan to "nurture" the environment, referring to it as a "national plan with international ambitions". The Policy Paper titled “A Green Future: Our 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment”, sets out goals and targets under environmental themes such as clean air, minimising waste, […]
Plastic microbeads ban enters force in UK
- 18 January 2018
A UK-wide prohibition on the use of plastic microbeads in the manufacture of some cosmetic and personal care products has come into effect. The ban initially prohibits the manufacture of such products and then a ban on sales will follow in July. These tiny pieces of plastic are added to rinse-off products such as face […]
Successful prosecution for Aberdeen City Council
- 18 January 2018
A food business operator of a takeaway in Aberdeen has been prosecuted and fined for food hygiene offences. Mohammed Kioum who runs Get Stuffed on Market Street pled guilty to six charges and was sentenced at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on 8 January 2018. The charges related to failure to comply with hygiene improvement notices under […]
What’s your kitchen crime? – Food Standards Scotland food safety campaign
- 18 January 2018
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched its new food safety campaign aimed at encouraging good food safety practices in the home, and raising awareness of how changes to our preparation and cooking behaviour can reduce the likelihood of getting food poisoning. The campaign highlights 20 common ‘kitchen crimes’ which could potentially lead to food poisoning. […]
SNP POLITICIAN CALLS FOR PLASTIC STRAW BAN
- 16 January 2018
Scottish MSP Kate Forbes has officially launched her Final Straw campaign which calls on Scottish and UK Governments to ban plastic straws. The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is highlighting the damage caused by single-use disposable plastic items to both onshore and marine environment in Scotland. Items such as plastic straws can take up […]
IRN BRU RECIPE TO CHANGE TO REDUCE ITS SUGAR CONTENT
- 16 January 2018
From January 2018 Irn Bru will contain approximately 50% less sugar. The move is part of a sugar-reduction programme by AG Barr before the Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into effect in 2018. Regular Irn Bru sugar content will reduce from 10.3g to 4.7g per 100 millilitres. This will reduce the calorie count per can […]
CORRECTION- GLASGOW AMONG UK’S MOST POLLUTED TOWN AND CITIES IN UK
- 23 December 2017
Correction- Glasgow among UK’s most polluted town and cities in UK Following a news article titled “Glasgow among UK’s most polluted town and cities in UK” published on 19th December, REHIS would like to make the following correction. Although the information was taken from a recent report published by the Royal College of Physicians and […]
PUPILS EATING FOODS FULL OF FAT AND SALT AT LUNCHTIME SAYS STUDY
- 18 December 2017
A new study has found that Scottish pupils are eating “out of school” foods high in fat, saturated fat and salt at lunchtime. The study published by BioMed Central (BMC) Public Health Journal examined the food retail environment around five secondary schools in Glasgow. The pupils purchasing behaviour in local shops was observed by researchers. […]
MESSAGE FROM NEW REHIS PRESIDENT
- 18 December 2017
Lorrainne MacGillivray has recently been installed as the Institute’s President. Lorrainne who is Manager of Regulatory Services at Stirling Council has had several roles with REHIS including member of Southern Centre Management Committee since 2005, Chairman of the Examinations and Training Committee from 2013-2015 and is currently Chairman of the Management Committee. Commenting on her […]
AIR POLLUTION FOUND TO ADVERSELY AFFECT FETAL GROWTH
- 18 December 2017
A study published by the British Medical Journal found that air pollution from road traffic is putting the health of unborn babies at risk and is linked to low birth weight. A team led by the Imperial College London carried out the research in London but stressed the findings can be applied to other cities […]
5 ENERGY SAVING THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS BREAK FROM RESOURCE EFFICIENT SCOTLAND
- 18 December 2017
5 energy saving things to do before the Christmas break from Resource Efficient Scotland If you’re one of the lucky businesses that will be working reduced hours over the holidays, or closing your doors for a well-deserved holiday fortnight, check out these top energy-savings tips from the team at Resource Efficient Scotland. By planning in […]
GLOBAL RECYCLING LEAGUE TABLE PUBLISHED
- 18 December 2017
In a report prepared jointly by environmental analysts Eunomia and the European Environmental Bureau analyses recycling data from around the world to compare municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling rates as equally as possible in order to explore best practice. MSW is made up of everyday items that are thrown out by the public at home […]
