News Archive
April 2008
Scotland- IHR Training, 30 April
APHA and REHIS with sponsorship from the FSA Scotland are re-running the one day training course on implementing the International Health Regulations in Scotland including workshops on issuing Ship Sanitation Certificates and scenarios at airports. For more information click here.
January 2008
IHR Seminar Materials Available
In December APHA joined together with the CIEH Port Health SIG to deliver training on the implementation of the new International Health Regulations. Training materials from the course are now available to download from the APHA website.
13th December 2007
APHA agrees UK Ship Sanitation Certificate Charges
APHA has recommended a standard charge to its members for ship sanitation certificate inspections. It is hoped all ports will adopt these from 1st January 2008. Download the new charges. WORD l PDF More info.
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December 2007
OFFC Regs 2007 published
The new Offical Feed and Food Controls Regulations came into force in December 2007. For more information on the changes introduced by the regulations click here.
Ship Sanitation Certificates
Frequently asked questions on Ship Sanitation Certificates including what to do if a ship does not have a valid certificate, issuing certificates, charging and the availability of guidance. *NEW PAGE*
8th November 2007
TRAINING- IHRs 2005, 5th December, London
One day training course for environmental health practitioners involved in enforcing provisions of the International Health Regulations. Including workshop on Ship Sanitation Certificates.
29th October 2007
Imported Food Committee
The next meeting of the Imported Food & Feed committee is at 1pm on 8th November. All member authorities are welcome to send representatives. To download the papers log on to the members area.
25th October 2007
CIVIL CONTINGENCIES TRAINING 25th OCTOBER, Glasgow
One day training course for those with statutory responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act at sea and air ports in Scotland. More
16th August 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease- Import and Export Ban
Following the declaration of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in the UK a Commission Decision (2007/554/EC) concerning interim protection measures with regard to foot and mouth disease in the United Kingdom has been introduced.
MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
3rd August 2007
Port Health Forum
A new forum dedicated to port health issues is now online. For more details on how to join the forum send an email to apha.
25th July 2007
Norovirus on Cruise Ships
APHA, the HPA and MCA have collaborated to produce some guidance for managing norovirus on board cruise ships. Download it here.
20th July 2007
APHA Conference 2007 Review
The APHA Conference 2007 Southampton was a resounding success. Keep reading for more information and to download some of the papers. More.
Find out about Health and Safety issues related to lone working in ports and airports by reading Tony Macklin's Presentation from the APHA 2007 Conference. pdf
Implementation of the International Health Regulations
The Association is working closely with members over the implementation of the regulations. Working groups have met to discuss the issues for sea and airports. More
21st June 2007
Consultation - The Draft Official Feed and Food Controls (England) Regulations 2007
The 2007 OFFC regulations are set to replace the 2006 Regulations and clarify a number of areas from the 2006 regulations including those relating to charging for carrying out enforcement work in relation to non-compliant consignments and detention powers. More
21st June 2007
Smoke Free on Ships Consultation
The Association has consulted its members regarding the DfT's consultation on the proposed restriction of smoking on sea-going and inland waterway vessels and submitted a joint response with the CIEH. More
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