REHIS News – June 2025
- 23 June 2025
Celebrate 150 Years of Environmental Health – Forum and Dinner, 25 September 2025 Be part of a landmark occasion as we celebrate 150 years of Environmental Health in Scotland. This special Forum on Thursday 25 September, will bring together professionals to reflect on the past, address today’s challenges, and discuss the future of Environmental Health. […]
Environmental Standard Scotland strategy consultation
- 23 June 2025
Environmental Standard Scotland (ESS) are consulting on their draft Strategy for 2026-2031. The Strategy sets out how ESS will work to scrutinise, investigate and secure improvements in public authorities’ compliance with environmental law, the effectiveness of environmental law, and the way it is being implemented and applied in Scotland. ESS is an independent public body, […]
BBC Panorama programme on funfair safety
- 23 June 2025
A BBC Panorama investigation has raised serious concerns over the effectiveness of the UK’s funfair ride safety regime, following a string of incidents involving injuries and inspection failures. There were 3,188 injuries in England, Scotland and Wales between April 2014 and March 2024, including slips, trips and falls, with 350 in 2023/24, according to a […]
Scottish Government to restrict promotions of food and drink High in Fat, Sugar & Salt
- 23 June 2025
Following its consultation in 2024 on Restricting Promotions of Food and Drink High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS), the Scottish Government will bring forward regulations in Autumn to help create a food environment which better supports healthier choices. The Scottish Government’s intention that restrictions in Scotland will align with policy in England and Wales. […]
Trustees fined over near-drowning in leisure pool
- 23 June 2025
Five councillors and a business owner have been fined a total of £11,825 after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches that saw a disabled swimmer almost drown in a leisure centre pool in East Ayrshire. The local authority investigation revealed inadequate risk assessment and “deficiencies in procedures to ensure, whilst in the Galleon pool, […]
FSS investigation leads to conviction of Scottish tea fraudster
- 22 June 2025
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has welcomed the conviction of Thomas Robinson, 52, who was found guilty on two counts of fraud totalling nearly £600,000 following an extensive investigation by the Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit. Robinson defrauded luxury hotels and retailers by falsely claiming to supply premium tea grown in Scotland. He also misled […]
Every UK local authority has been scored on climate action
- 22 June 2025
Climate Emergency UK has published the latest Climate Action Scorecards for all UK councils on the actions they’ve taken towards net zero. The average score for a Scottish Local Authority was 38%, 6 points higher than the last assessment in 2023. The 2025 Action Scorecard assessment consists of 93 questions or less, depending on council […]
Scottish Government set new climate targets
- 21 June 2025
Limits on the amount of greenhouse gases Scotland will emit over the coming decades have been announced as part of action to tackle climate change. The Carbon Budgets propose five-year, statutory limits on emissions from 2026 to 2045. The proposed budgets are in line with the advice from the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) and […]
Botulism outbreak linked to unregulated cosmetic procedures
- 21 June 2025
UK Health Security Agency are urgently investigating the suspected illegal sale of fake botox after dozens of botulism cases were reported in North East England. 28 cases, most of which are in the Durham and Darlington areas, have all been reported by people who had recently undergone cosmetic procedures. Reactions have included severe drooping of the upper eye lids, double vision, difficulty […]
Publication of Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain
- 19 June 2025
Defra have published new Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain (‘the Standards’). This document has been produced with the Scottish and Welsh Government, which undertake similar activities in Scotland and Wales. The Standards will come into effect on 24 May 2027. Defra are publishing the Standards now to allow licensed zoos time to […]
Celebrating incredible milestones at REHIS!
- 17 June 2025
This year, we are not only celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Institute but also significant milestones for our office team: Margaret, our Training Administrator, marks an incredible 40 years with REHIS; Cará celebrates 30 dedicated years as Accounts Administrator; and Jane reached a fantastic 10-year milestone as Professional Development Co-ordinator. Margaret first joined REHIS […]
World Food Safety Day 2025 – 7 June
- 3 June 2025
This year’s theme is “Food Safety – Science in Action”. Science is at the heart of food safety. It helps us understand what makes food unsafe and how we can prevent foodborne illness. This year’s theme for World Food Safety Day highlights the vital role scientific knowledge plays in reducing illness, cutting costs, and saving […]
