Rise in number of workplace fatalities –4th July

Latest figures released by the HSE show that there has been an increase in workplace fatalities between April 2010 and March 2011. While it is traditional for injury rates to increase coming out of a recession, there is concern that the implications of HSE budget cuts and a reduction in workplace inspections could mean that this marks the start of an upwards trend. Read full story

Tiger Inn in Beverley achieves top Hygiene rating–

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is alive and well in the East Riding. The results of food hygiene inspections throughout the county can be accessed at ratings.food.gov.uk .

The Tiger Inn in Lairgate in Beverley should be proud of its Top score of VERY GOOD amoung other businesses such as Whites.

The scheme gives people an idea of what’s going on in the kitchen, or behind closed doors, while encouraging businesses to improve their hygiene standards.

Take a look to see what your favorite restaurant is rated! you may be suprised!

Food Law Practice Guidance published-

The Agency has published updated Practice Guidance for the Food Law Code of Practice.

The Practice Guidance takes into account developments in enforcement since the previous version was published in 2006.

The Practice Guidance has updates on:

• the role of primary authorities
• guidance on quick frozen food, bottled water, phosphatase testing and imported food
• interventions, including interventions types and alternative enforcement strategies
• newly registered establishments
• interpretation of the Code of Practice Annex 5 for Food Standards
• wild game and small quantities

In addition, a number of revisions have been made to the official forms contained in the guidance and references to legislation, web links and contact details have been updated. More……..

CIEH Level 4 Advanced Food Hygiene Course Scheduled for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th May 2011 – Manchester–

We will be running the CIEH Level 4 Food Hygiene sector specific course in May. The CIEH Level 4 Advanced Food Hygiene have been designed as a five day programme to provide an in-depth understanding of food safety with an emphasis on the importance of the management of systems and staff. The cost to attend this advanced food safety course in Manchester is £475 plus VAT per delegate. Please contact us for further details or to book a place.

Discounts available for muliple bookings.

The latest edition of the Food Standards Agency E-News is now available.

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