net zero by 2050In the news this week:

HSQC is publicly committed to achieving Net Zero carbon neutrality by 2050. As an environmentally conscious business we are working towards the following targets:

  • Using ULEZ compliant vehicles, with the ambition of being electric-only by 2030.
  • Using public transport for travel where practicable.
  • Maintaining Working From Home when possible.
  • Moving towards paperless communication.
  • Using non-toxic baits for pest control where achievable.
  • Promoting the use of low energy lights in electronic fly killers.
  • Continuing the responsible  disposal of waste

We have an ongoing partnership with Fare Share, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. Together, we save good food from going to waste and redistribute it to frontline charities.

HSQC offer support to food business operators in developing food safety management systems, offering hygiene training and auditing practices.  Contact us if you need any support with any of the above or to discuss our Net Zero commitments: [email protected]

HSQC have over 40 years of experience as a leading international safety and quality management consultancy. Our team provide technical advice and laboratory and scientific support to businesses in the hospitality, food, leisure, tourism, and catering industries.

food safety hazardsIn the news this week:

Friday 7 June is World Food Safety Day 2024.

  • One in ten people worldwide fall ill from consuming contaminated food each year.
  • Over 200 diseases are caused by eating contaminated food.
  • 40% of the foodborne disease burden is carried by children under 5.

Governments, food business operators and consumers are called to action to tackle these areas.

As a food operator you must update your food safety management system, follow good hygiene practices and regularly train your staff.

As a consumer you must follow safe food handling practices in the home, report poor standards and labelling if you see these whilst out in the community.

World Food Safety Day 7 June 2024HSQC offer support to food business operators in developing food safety management systems, offering hygiene training and auditing practices at a location.  Contact us if you need any support with challenges arising from the article: [email protected]

HSQC have over 40 years of experience as a leading international safety and quality management consultancy. Our team provide technical advice and laboratory and scientific support to businesses in the hospitality, food, leisure, tourism, and catering industries.

Full article from World Health Organisation here (07.06.24)