PAST EVENT
Wednesday 15th November - Thursday 16th November 9:15 - 13:30
Online (BigMarker)
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Safe Food Conference
When
Wednesday, 15th November, 2023
Where
Online (BigMarker)
About
Our 2023 Safe Food Conference will bring together food safety professionals from across local authorities and the private sector to discuss the latest initiatives in food safety. Expert speakers will explore the latest information regarding Martyn’s Law and the draft terrorism bill, and the wider implications this brings on food safety, the use of technology in food regulation, risks posed by food fraud, and more.
Industry Catering Guide Update – where are we now?
Jim Cathcart
Policy Director at UKHospitality

Jim Cathcart
Policy Director at UKHospitality
Jim is responsible for identifying and influencing public policy impacting the sector across a wide range of areas. This includes current work around digital platforms, copyright and competition, tourism, food safety, nutrition and health policy. He has many years’ experience in representing business interests to the UK Government, Welsh and Scottish Governments, local authorities and the European Parliament.
Safe Food Conference topics
The following subjects will be explored in more detail at the conference:
- Latest updates from the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
- Regenerative agriculture – food safety and governance
- Martyn’s Law and the draft Terrorism Bill
- UK food hygiene and shelf-life testing
- Case studies examining work between local authorities and SMEs, and primary authority partnerships
- Technology and its role in food safety
- Legal updates surrounding food safety