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Keeping Non-Food HACCP Current: Lessons from Recent Product-Safety Developments

Keeping Non-Food HACCP Current: Lessons from Recent Product-Safety Developments Recent UK product-safety developments demonstrate why hazard analysis must extend beyond the product formulation or manufacturing process. One chemical product was recalled after incorrect instructions stated that users should apply three tablets instead of one. The excessive dose could cause skin reactions. This […]

AI and vocational assessment: does the evidence still prove competence?

AI and vocational assessment: does the evidence still prove competence? Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday work and learning. It can explain unfamiliar subjects, help learners organise their ideas, improve written communication and identify gaps in their knowledge. For vocational assessors, however, the central question is not simply whether AI has been used. It The post AI and […]

Are workplace assessors ready for apprenticeship assessment reform?

Are workplace assessors ready for apprenticeship assessment reform? Changes to apprenticeship assessment in England are beginning to move from policy into practice. The reformed approach will allow assessment to take place at appropriate points throughout an apprenticeship, rather than relying solely on a separate assessment at the end. This should create a more flexible and The post Are […]

Two Recalls, Two Different Hazards: The Value of Non-Food HACCP

Two Recalls, Two Different Hazards: The Value of Non-Food HACCP Two product recalls published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards on 16 September 2026 demonstrate why structured hazard analysis is valuable across non-food manufacturing.  The products and hazards were very different, but both cases concerned contamination that should be considered when evaluating materials, The post […]

Apprenticeship assessment is changing: Developing the Workplace Assessors of the Future

Apprenticeship assessment is changing: Developing the Workplace Assessors of the Future Apprenticeship Assessment Is Changing: Developing the Workplace Assessors of the Future The way apprenticeships are assessed in England is changing. The traditional end-point assessment model is being replaced by a more flexible approach known as apprenticeship assessment. Under the new arrangements, […]

Apprenticeship assessment is changing: are providers and employers ready?

Apprenticeship assessment is changing: are providers and employers ready? The way apprenticeships are assessed in England is changing. The reforms are intended to create a more flexible, streamlined and proportionate assessment system while continuing to protect the quality and credibility of apprenticeships. For training providers, employers and assessment organisations, however, greater […]