Department for Environment

Under the microscope

MINISTERS AND food safety officials are trying to work out how to reassure a concerned public. Footprint reports from the first supply chain conference after the horse meat scandal. … Read More
Bigger fines for food fraud

THE EUROPEAN Commission wants to impose “truly dissuasive” fines in a bid to combat food fraud. The proposal is part of a package of food safety measures published this week. Health commissioner Tonio Borg said the package would… Read More
Consumers asked to ‘be patient’ on launch of plastic bag tax

RETAILERS IN NORTHERN Ireland have called on the government and customers to “be patient” as they get used to the new plastic bag tax launched today, April 8th, 2013. Retailers and businesses in Northern Ireland must now charge at… Read More
FootprintComment: An energy efficiency specification for catering equipment is urgently needed

The Catering Equipment Suppliers Association is calling on organisations, government offices and industry leaders to work together to push the green agenda. New chair Nick Oryino explains why. LAST… Read More

Under the microscope