Our first newsletter of 2022 covers hot oil safety and food hygiene, with examples of businesses and professionals that have been caught out by not following the correct health & safety procedures. This January issue of our newsletter also touches on the recent changes to food labelling laws for PPDS foods and how this may
What is Natasha’s Law? Natasha’s Law came into effect on 1st October 2021, and requires food businesses to provide full ingredients lists, including allergen information, on foods pre-packaged for direct sale on the premises. The Food Information Amendment was brought about following the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laparouse, who died after an allergic reaction to
When should noise assessments be carried out? This is a question that often comes up. Businesses are normally aware of The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005and of the general requirement to conduct risk assessments. They are also aware that there are ‘Exposure Action Values’or‘Exposure Limit Values’ within those regulations. In addition, they often
Dust control in manufacturing – An Overview of the hazard Airborne contaminants occur in the gaseous form (gases and vapours) or as aerosols. In scientific terminology, an aerosol is defined as a system of particles suspended in a gaseous medium, usually air. Aerosols may exist in the form of airborne dusts, sprays, mists, smokes, and
During the Covid-19 pandemic, effective cleaning and disinfection of surfaces has become one of the key ways to fight the virus and reduce the spread of the infection. Regular cleaning and disinfection of touch points is essential in areas where staff or customers are sharing the same space. From the start of the