Health and Safety in the Healthcare Sector
Workers in the healthcare sector face risks to their health and safety from a number of different sources. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has …
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June 2012
UK retailer Poundland in breach of food safety legislation
UK bargain retailer Poundland has been fined £24,000.00 and ordered to pay almost £3,000.00 in costs after admitting breaches of food safety and food hygiene …
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The enforcement of consumer protection law in Ireland
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) has published the latest Consumer Protection List. Between February 2011 and April 2012 the Agency took 130 enforcement actions against …
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Food Allergen Labelling – FSAI Audit Report
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has today (18th June 2012) issued a report entitled “Audit of Irish Food Manufacturer Allergen Controls and Labelling”. …
Health and Safety Authority – Public Consultation – Draft Strategy 2013-2015
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has published its draft strategy for the period 2013 – 2015. The document is out for public consultation and …
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Consumer Protection (Consumer Information) (Articles of Precious Metals) Regulations 2012
These regulations, made in accordance with powers contained in section 50 of the Consumer Protection Act 2007, come into operation on 1st July 2012. The …
Tackling obesity – providing healthy eating information to consumers
On 13th June 2012, the Department of Health (DoH) and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) each published a document aimed at improving consumers’ …
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Food law enforcement activity – May 2012
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland reports that during May 2012 six Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order were served on food businesses. The enforcement …
Food additives legislation – FSAI consultation
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is currently undergoing a consultation process in respect of the list of food categories for the purposes of the …
Protection of Children’s Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012
This Bill, which was introduced into Seanad Éireann on 3rd May 2012, will prohibit the smoking of tobacco products in vehicles where people under the …
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