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Simple terms explainer:
Councils are responsible for protecting public health at ports and airports by preventing the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, inspecting ships and issuing Ship Sanitation Certificates, ensuring food and water safety, and implementing quarantine and emergency measures in compliance with national law and International Health Regulations.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental health
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Health and social care
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Association of Port Health Authorities
Public Health Scotland (PHS)
Standards and frameworks
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