date:Apr 26, 2019
nisations3. In Scotland a different scheme of pass or improvement required is used, with just over 8% of organisations requiring improvement. Food manufacturers or wholesalers are not included in either scheme.
The Sentencing Councils assessment also showed there was a small rise in fines for individuals (such as directors or senior managers) sentenced for food safety and hygiene offences.
The number of adult offenders increased from 180 in 2015 to 260 in 2017. In 2017, a fine was imposed on 9