Mastering UK Food Law Enforcement: From Inspection to Prosecution for EHOs

Описание: Are you an EHO looking to sharpen your enforcement skills or a student preparing for the professional register?
This comprehensive explainer video breaks down the complex landscape of UK Food Law, focusing on the practical application of assimilated law and domestic regulations. We explore the critical transition of European Union regulations into the UK legal framework and how these "retained" standards continue to govern food hygiene today.
In this video, we cover:
• The Legal Foundation: Understanding Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 for general hygiene rules and Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 for general principles of food law.
• Identifying Contraventions: How to pinpoint specific breaches within Annex II of 852/2004, including issues with training, pest proofing, and structural maintenance.
• The Hierarchy of Enforcement: Navigating the graduated approach from informal education and advice to formal Hygiene Improvement Notices (HINs) and prosecution.
• Dealing with Imminent Risk: A deep dive into Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices (HEPNs) and the legal procedures required to close a business under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013.
• Food Safety Requirements: Applying Article 14 of 178/2002 to identify food that is "injurious to health" or "unfit for human consumption," including powers of detention and seizure under Section 9 of the Food Safety Act 1990.
• Case Studies: Real-world analysis of high-profile cases, including the Cadbury Salmonella outbreak and the South Wales E.coli O157 case, to understand the legal basis for successful prosecutions.
Key Resources Mentioned:
• Food Law Code of Practice (England).
• Food Law Practice Guidance (England).
• Bassett’s Environmental Health Procedures.
• Clay’s Handbook of Environmental Health.
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