Majority of Scots back ban on junk food offers
- 31 January 2018
A majority of Scots support plans to restrict supermarket price offers on unhealthy junk food, a poll has found. The survey for Cancer Research UK found calls for the Scottish Government to restrict price promotions for fatty, sugary and salty food were supported by 62% of adults in Scotland. The survey also found that two […]
Carbon dioxide incident in Midlothian report published
- 22 January 2018
A final report into the investigation into carbon dioxide (CO2) leaks into homes in the former mining village of Gorebridge in Midlothian has been published. The report was completed by the multi-disciplinary Incident Management Team (IMT), which was created to investigate Scotland’s most serious CO2-related incident and protect the public’s health. The IMT was led by […]
Nanotechnology safety in construction and demolition
- 22 January 2018
In recent years there have been many reports of new construction products with innovative properties, such as very high-strength concrete, selfcleaning windows and novel insulation materials. Many of these products are facilitated by nanotechnology: technological advances in electron microscopes have enabled the study and manipulation of matter at an atomic level. This new science has […]
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 […]
