Government - Hygiene
Reputations can be easily destroyed by food scares or adverse health events that are associated with food products. It is imperative that businesses have the correct hygiene systems in place to prevent unnecessary problems with food hygiene and safety, and also fully understand the implications of poor management in this area.
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(11-06-2008)
Meat wholesale leaders have warned the Scottish government that meat inspection costs could triple by 2011, placing all parts of the meat chain under severe pressure.
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(08-05-2008)
Food Standards bosses have ditched plans to run a private control body pilot alongside the transforming Meat Hygiene Service (MHS).
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(01-04-2008)
Meat bosses have reacted with fury to the Meat Hygiene Service’s (MHS) move to raise charges by 8%, which take effect from today.
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(14-02-2008)
Staff at John Tudor & Son, the butcher at the heart of 2005's fatal E.coli outbreak, turned up to work with stomach bugs, an public inquiry heard.
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(13-02-2008)
A critical point in the reform of UK meat inspection is expected to be reached..
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(12-02-2008)
A public inquiry into the 2005 E.coli outbreak that left a five-year-old boy dead is underway.
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(12-10-2007)
EU hygiene requirements and action on climate change have led to a raft of new legislation governing refrigeration in meat plants. Carina Perkins tells you how to make sure your factory doesn't get left out in the..
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(21-09-2007)
J Brindon Addy Butchers, of Hade Edge, Holmfirth, has opened a second shop after gaining ‘A’ grades for both quality and hygiene in an independent..
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(19-09-2007)
A manufacturer of meat ingredient products is celebrating after being awarded the highest accolade in food safety and hygiene for the 12th year running.
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(16-08-2007)
Investigations into the Scottish E.coli outbreak are expanding after it was reported that cold cooked meat from two Morrisons stores, suspected as the cause, might also have been used in pre-packed sandwiches and customer cafes.