It may not arrive with a bang, having been delayed since April, but October's Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) is a radical shake up of the law, that shifts responsibility for fire safety to the employer and is certain to set the alarm bells ringing for many food and drink firms.

A new insulated panel system has been launched by Hemsec Manufacturing in response to the need for greater fire protection in food, hygiene and temperature-controlled environments.

Anyone building a new development in the food manufacturing industry needs to think very carefully about fire protection, but when dealing with oils and fats the need for safety is even more pressing.

A new safety system involving pagers has been launched to help alert the hard of hearing in the case of a fire.

With the responsibility for fire safety shifting to the employer, it is now more important than ever for manufacturers to ensure their systems are as foolproof as possible.