THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND
and
THE ROYAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
OF SCOTLAND
FOOD UPDATE COURSE
11 OCTOBER 2012
THE HOLIDAY INN EDINBURGH
Participation in this course carries a maximum value of
4 ½ hours (core activity) for the REHIS Scheme of
Continuing Professional Development
FOOD UPDATE COURSE
11 OCTOBER 2012
COURSE OUTLINE
An intensive course presented by REHIS with financial and organisational support from The Food Standards Agency Scotland specifically aimed at Environmental Health Officers and Food Safety Officers working in Scottish local authorities.
COURSE VENUE
The course will be held at the Holiday Inn Edinburgh, Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UA. Further details of the venue and how to find it will be sent out with the confirmation of your booking. However, hotel information can be found at www.holidayinn.com.
COURSE ORGANISERS
This course has been organised by Colin Wallace a member of the REHIS Council and Peter Midgley of the Food Standards Agency in Scotland.
COURSE FEES
The fee of £115 for REHIS members (£140 for non-members) covers all course material and includes refreshments and lunch. A 25% cancellation charge will be made up to 27 September and after that the full fee will be payable. Substitute delegates will be accepted up to start of the course.
Bookings for the course must be made on the attached registration form which should be returned to REHIS, 19 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8HX by 27 September 2012. Places are limited and early booking is advised to secure a place. PROVISIONAL BOOKINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - BOOKING FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO RESERVE PLACES ON THE COURSE.
FOOD UPDATE COURSE
11 OCTOBER 2012
THE HOLIDAY INN EDINBURGH
PROGRAMME
08.45 Registration and Coffee
Academy Conference Suite - 5th Floor
MORNING SESSION CHAIR
Colin Wallace
09.25 Welcome and opening remarks
09.30 Food Standards Agency Scotland
Update on Food Regulation, Nutrition and Policy
Director Scotland - Provisional
10.00 E. Coli 0157 National Surveillance
Mary Locking, Epidemiologist
Health Protection Scotland
10.45 Morning Break
Teas and Coffees served on the 5th Floor
11.00 VTEC Action Plan – Food Implications
Dr Jacqui McElhiney, Foodborne Disease Strategy
Food Standards Agency Scotland
11.45 FSA Guidance on controlling the risk of cross contamination from E. Coli 0157 – Practical Implementation
Billy Hamilton, Business Regulation Manager, Glasgow City Council
12.30 Lunch
Carvery lunch served in the Traders Restaurant on the ground floor
AFTERNOON SESSION CHAIR
13.30 Is it Really Gluten Free?
Norma McGough, Head of Diet and Health, Coeliac UK
14.00 Guidance for food businesses on allergy and intolerance
Stephen Hendry, Senior Policy Advisor,
Food Labelling and Standards Team, FSA
14.30 Better Regulation Bill
Sandra Reid, Scottish Government
Better Regulation Policy Manager
15.00 Break
Teas and Coffees served in the breakout area on the 5th Floor
15.20 SFELC Resources Working Group – Update on current issues
Kevin McMunn,
Senior Environmental Health and Trading Standards Manager,
North Ayrshire Council
15.50 Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
16.00
FOOD UPDATE COURSE
THE HOLIDAY INN EDINBURGH
11 OCTOBER 2012
REGISTRATION FORM
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Cancellation fee of 25% will be charged until 27 September 2012 and full fee will be payable for
cancellations after that. Substitute delegates will be accepted up to start of course.
Please return to REHIS, 19 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8HX; fax: 0131 228 2926.
Ref: DPD/Courses/2012/Food Update/003