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Fence maker fined £90K for H&S breaches
Managers have responsibility to identify risk and devise safe methods of working
New biodegradable food packaging enhances food safety
Scientists have developed a biodegradable ‘smart' food packaging material that could rival plastics and extend the shelf-life of food
Plastic in farming poses risk to food safety
CIEH calls for decisive action following UN report into the ‘disastrous’ use of plastics across the agricultural sector
Air pollution ‘increases’ Covid risk, finds Italian study
Government efforts to further reduce air pollution must continue
NAO ‘concern’ over regulation of private renting
Latest National Audit Office (NAO) report shows that private renting in England is ineffectively regulated
London air pollution traffic scheme now largest in Europe
Capital’s policies could prevent almost 300,000 new cases of air quality related diseases
Northamptonshire pub chef receives suspended sentence
Food poisoning case shows consequences of failing to follow food safety regulations
Increased fly-tipping sees greater power given to local authorities
Defra’s latest statistics show lockdown fuelled an increase in fly-tipping incidents, while CLA calls for tougher punishments for perpetrators
Eco-labelling is urgent, argues FSA Chief Scientist
FSA calls for universal eco-labelling on foods in order to help tackle climate change
'Non-lethal’ gull deterrent is not enough, say Bath politicians
Council prevented from removing gull nests in Bath, risking community’s health