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CIEH Media releases 2013

Survey reinforces need for a mandatory nationwide food hygiene rating scheme

22nd May 2013

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has voiced its serious concerns at the number of food premises receiving poor hygiene scores in a Which? survey released today. 

Welsh Food Hygiene Rating Scheme boosting hygiene standards, study shows

8th May 2013

A survey of 255 food businesses across Wales conducted for the annual public health conference of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) on 8 May will strengthen the incentive for food businesses to improve and maintain their standards by providing increased transparency to customers with regards to how well they are complying with food hygiene law.

Tick and mosquito borne diseases: Act before it is too late health experts warn the Government

8th May 2013

Rising incidences of a growing list of pest borne diseases such as Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever and even Malaria are “a serious” cause for concern in this country, according to health experts meeting at the annual public health conference of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) in Cardiff on 8/9 May.  

Support growing for hygiene rating scheme for tattooists

8th May 2013

Tattooists and consumers believe a hygiene rating scheme would boost safety standards in tattoo salons and help drive out ‘rogue’ and illegal operators according to a new survey released at the annual public health conference of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) meeting in Cardiff 8/9 May.

Workplace safety tops the agenda at Qatar conference

22nd April 2013

The UK’s largest provider of health and safety training qualifications and courses will be exhibiting at the fourth IOSH Middle East Annual conference 24 April in Doha, Qatar.

Report on cosmetic procedures a ‘massive missed opportunity’, says CIEH

24th April 2013

While welcoming today’s report on the need for tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed disappointment that the panel did not give equal consideration to other cosmetic procedures such as tattooing and skin piercing, pointing out that these too can result in scarring and disfigurement and are often carried out without adequate infection control procedures. 

To heat or eat - the stark choice facing thousands of private sector tenants in the UK

17th April 2013

The spiralling cost of housing, a lack of security and changes to the benefit system are causing immense hardship for thousands of tenants living in the private rented sector.

Dubai Food Code applauded by top health organisation

2nd April 2013

The new Food Code launched by the Dubai Municipality, has been hailed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), one of the world’s leading providers of food safety and health and safety training as a “significant boost to public health.”

New board appointment to CIEH Ltd

5th March 2013

London, UK - David Edwards, executive director at global public health and safety organisation NSF International and acclaimed consumer safety specialist, has been appointed to the board of the trading arm of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - CIEH Ltd, a global provider of accredited qualifications in health and safety, food safety, environmental protection, fire safety and first aid.

The response of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health to the FSA’s release of interim results of horsemeat testing by the food industry

15th February 2013

While the CIEH is pleased that the first set of industry results from beef products that have been tested for the presence of horse DNA indicate that there is no risk to human health, it is necessary to recognise that there are over 900 test results outstanding, many of which relate to raw materials and ingredients.

The CIEH and TSI update statement on horsemeat

15th February 2013

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Trading Standards Institute (TSI), whose members are environmental health practitioners (EHPs) and trading standards officers (TSOs) working on the frontline of food safety, are awaiting the outcome today of the first phase of testing in connection with the discovery of horse DNA in processed beef products.

Joint CIEH and TSI statement on horsemeat scandal

8th February 2013

Trading Standards Officers and Environmental Health Officers across the UK are today on high alert following the most recent discovery of horse meat in some ready meals.

CEO designate of Public Health England hails vital role of environmental health profession

1st February 2013

Public Health England commits to building a close and productive partnership with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and we will articulate this through our literature, conferences and contacts.

Chefs battle it out for top hygiene awards at Salon Culinaire

25th January 2013

Food Safety was top of the cooking agenda at Salon Culinaire at the Birmingham NEC between 20-22 January 2013. Hundreds chefs headed to the NEC to take part in numerous activities and competitions where their food hygiene skills were scruitinised by some leading members and consultants of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Top UK public health official to speak at Kuwait conference

23rd January 2013

Steve Miller, one of the UK’s leading public health officials and a member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), will speak at the Kuwait Waste Management Conference & Exhibition on 22-23 January 2013.

CIEH Middle East secure a landmark agreement with Dubai Municipality

16th January 2013

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Middle East has secured a landmark agreement with Dubai Municipality to evaluate and improve the skills and competencies of Dubai Municipality Health & Safety Enforcement Inspectors.

CIEH statement on the Government’s decision to increase public health grants to local authorities

10th January 2013

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has warmly welcomed the Government’s announcement today to increase ring-fenced public health grants to local authorities for 2013-14 and 2014-15.