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Swine Flu. Q&A

Common questions on swine flu are answered here.  What are the symptoms of swine influenza? The symptoms of swine influenza in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza infection and include ...

Swine Flu and Face Masks

There are many stories at present on swine influenza and how face masks might be used to prevent infection. This article seeks to clarify misconceptions on face masks. Facemasks are also recommended for health care workers to reduce their ...

Affordable E-Learning Even Closer

In June we will be rolling out English language e-learning to the standard of the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. In July, a Polish version will follow. The courses are to be affordable to beat the credit crunch. Register at ...

New Translation Service

EHSS has now established a translation service able to translate written material into Polish or Portuguese for Councils private companies alike. Contact EHSS for more information or for a quote, free on 08000 43 11 27....

Improved EHSS website

EHSS has launched a new website with regular news updates and 'free stuff'. Environmental Health Support Services responded to the lack of support for smaller organisations by providing free and affordbale information on-line. ...

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ACAF open meeting 3 March 2010

A summary of the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) meeting held on 3 March 2010 is available. The meeting gave an opportunity for interested parties and members of the public to observe how this government advisory committee operates, and to follow the debate on a range of animal feed issues.

Scores on the Doors Working Group agenda published

The Food Standards Agency has published the agenda and papers for the meeting of the Scores on the Doors Working Group on Consistency Issues on Thursday 11 March.

Invitation to novel foods open event

The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) is holding an open event on novel foods in London on Wednesday 21 April 2010. Anyone can attend, including members of the public.

Tesco withdraws four varieties of sandwiches

Tesco has withdrawn four varieties of its sandwiches with 'use by' dates of 5 March 2010 and 6 March 2010, because the lettuce used in the sandwiches might be contaminated with slug pellets.

Local authority enforcement monitoring data published

The Agency has today published a paper on the enforcement of food law by UK local authorities in 2008/09. The paper, which includes enforcement activity data that has been collected using a new monitoring system, will be discussed by the FSA Board at its open meeting next week.

Agency publishes proposals for better labels

The Agency has today published a paper, which will be discussed at an open Board meeting next week, setting out proposals for front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labelling. The Agency is proposing a flexible approach to implementing a single front-of-pack label to help consumers make healthier choices when they buy food.

FSA Board meeting papers published

The agenda and papers for this Wednesday's FSA open Board meeting have been published. The meeting is being held in Cardiff on 10 March 2010. It will begin at 9am and will be chaired by Agency Chair Jeff Rooker. You can attend in person, watch it live online or listen-in via a free phone number.

British attitudes to new food technologies

The Food Standards Agency has published new research looking at people?s attitudes to emerging food technologies, including genetically modified (GM) food, high pressure treatment, gas filled packaging and hypothetical foods that have health benefits.

 

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Health & Safety and Food Hygiene

Health and Safety Consultancy   EHSS advise in matters of health and safety. EHSS provide guidance on a number of areas and can provide bespoke documents according to clients request. Subject areas include Health and Safety Policies and Statements, Risk Assessment, Hazard Spotting and Audit.   Support includes: 

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Health & Safety Review

EHSS can review health and safety standards in your business to consider existing policies, practices and hazards. EHSS then develop a health and safety policy & statement, risk assessments and advise on safe working practices. EHSS will provide guidance and initial support on how to maintain and review the system yourself. We even provide the resources to ensure basic compliance, ranging from a first aid kit to a Data Protection Act compliant accident book. Access to discounted health and safety training is included. There are no on-going fee’s. This is our most popular health & safety package. Call 08000 43 11 27 for more information.

Health and Safety Consultant

 

We provide all the service you expect in the Health and Safety Review and support that with periodic audits of your premise. The EHSS audit looks at the same areas as your local enforcement Officer.  At the end of each audit you are provided with a confidential Advisory Action Report. We review your bespoke health and safety documentation when you tell us of a significant change in process, practice or premise and when an audit identifies a need. We also review the documentation once per year. You can also call our help-line, exclusive to subscribers to the Health and Safety Consultant service, for further assistance during office hours. Call 08000 43 11 27 for more information.

 

Food Hygiene Consultancy

In 2006, food law changed fundamentally. EHSS can help businesses and other organisations comply with the requirement to have a Documented Food Safety Management Syatem based on the seven principles of HACCP, now expected of all businesses, especially by Environmental Health Officers during thier inspections! Without it, enforement action can follow. EHSS can help in the following ways:

  • Food Safety Manual
  • Food Safety Review
  • Food Safety Consultant
  • Food Hygiene Training & Products (available from this website).

 Food Safety Manual EHSS have established a generic Documented Food Safety Management System applying the principles (such as the four C’s) endorsed by the Food Standards Agency as an integral part of the Food Safety Manual.  The manual will help the user to consider HACCP for their business -all the user has to do is write when prompted and fill in the forms provided. The manual can be downloaded for your immediate use. Alternatively a manual can be ordered on-line and posted to you. The EHSS Food Safety Manual contains:

  •  A Food Hygiene & Safety Policy Statement
  • A HACCP based Food Safety Management System
  • A guide on how to use the Management System
  • A HACCP chart
  • Forms for use in food safety management
  • Training programme
  • Access to discounted food hygiene training

This EHSS generic Documented Food Safety Management System allows managers and proprietors to tailor the contents of the Food Safety Manual to their business. The user-friendly format ensures effective understanding. The manual is suited to those familiar with former concepts of Hazard Analysis or those with basic training in, or recent experience of, HACCP. The manual contains opportunities to access discounted food hygiene training, including training in a HACCP based Management System. Call 08000 43 11 27 for more information.

Food Safety Review

EHSS can review your food operation, considering the product, process, premise, practice and people involved. This includes a review of any existing hazard analysis procedures in place. A report on recommended action is produced. EHSS then create a bespoke Documented Food Safety Management System unique to your business with guidance and initial support on how to maintain and review the system yourself. We even provide the appropriate equipment you need to be able to apply the management system. Access to discounted staff and management training is included, ideal to train new staff and managers. There are no on-going fee’s. This is our most popular HACCP based product. Call EHSS today on 08000 43 11 27.

Food Safety Consultant We provide all the service you expect in the Food Safety Review and support that with periodic audits of your premise. The EHSS audit looks at the same areas as your local enforcement Officer.  At the end of each audit you are provided with a confidential Advisory Action Report. We review your bespoke Documented Food Safety Management System whenever you tell us there is a significant change in product (including your menu), practice or premise as well as once per year. You can also call our help-line, exclusive to subscribers to the Food Safety Consultant service, for further assistance during office hours. Call 08000 43 11 27 for more information today.

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