A question of safety Frances Darling is head of business and consumer protection, Homes & Communities, Place Directorate, with Shropshire Council, and its representative on the CEnTSA management board Welcome to the Autumn 2022 edition of TSBN. This edition includes a focus on health and safety in all its guises, plus disability and health in the workplace, the importance of regulators engaging with and supporting small businesses, farm to fork food safety, and World Cup intellectual property protection. There are articles that will help businesses stay safe and legal during Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations, and guidance for retailers on reducing the risk of selling illegal disposable vaping products. While hesitating to mention Covid-19 again, we have to acknowledge it has not gone away so there is a piece that addresses lessons learned from the pandemic In addition, there is support for complying with fire safety requirements and a heads up on a new licensing regime for aesthetic, non-surgical cosmetic treatments that we anticipate will be implemented in the nottoo-distant future. We have enlightening articles about how disability and health affect small businesses, and the impact of the menopause in the workplace. In addition, while hesitating to mention Covid-19 again, we have to acknowledge it has not gone away so there is a piece that addresses lessons learned from the pandemic that small businesses can use to support their economic recovery. This is augmented by an article highlighting the importance of positive engagement between businesses and local authorities to support enterprise more generally. On the food-safety front, we have the latest position on avian influenza, key advice on pest control in animal feed establishments, a reminder on managing ingredient shortages because of the ongoing uncertainty in Eastern Europe, and guidance on controlling allergens in the catering industry. Finally, we remind businesses about the potential pitfalls around branding and the FIFA World Cup, which takes place in Qatar at the end of this year. I am sure you will agree that, again, there is a broad range of helpful information in this edition of TSBN, so read on for the detail and feel free to circulate this and future editions to other organisations and your colleagues. Until next time, For further information, please contact your local Trading Standards Service