Our approach to science
Our framework for science governance sets out what we do to make sure we live up to our principles of being open, transparent and based on scientific evidence.
Our framework for science governance sets out what we do to make sure we live up to our principles of being open, transparent and based on scientific evidence.
The Chief Scientific Adviser Science Reports provide a greater understanding of our science and insights into some of our cutting edge work.
Outlining our commitment to equality and diversity policies.
We conduct a tracking survey with consumers to monitor changes in consumer attitudes towards our organisation and food-related issues.
The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) is a law enforcement capability within the FSA.
Our regulatory approach provides information on how the FSA meets its responsibilities under the Governments’ regulatory framework and reports on the impacts of regulatory changes we introduce in line with our reporting commitments.
The Welsh Food Advisory Committee acts as an independent advisory body to the Food Standards Agency. It is chaired by the Wales Board member. Its role is to advise the Agency on food and feed safety and standards issues, with an emphasis on Wales.
Whether you are a consumer or business, we are committed to providing you with a helpful, courteous and efficient service. Our standards set out the level of service you can expect from us.
Information about the Food Standards Agency's Chief Executive and directors.
An Impact Assessment (IA) is a policy tool to assess impacts of options considered, including the expected costs and benefits, and summarises the rationale for Government intervention.
Outlines the professional history of our board members and gives details of any business interests they may have in order to ensure transparency.
Outlines the professional history of our Board Members and gives details of any business interests they may have in order to ensure transparency.
Outlines the professional history and qualifications of our Welsh Food Advisory Committee members.
Outlines the professional history of our Board Members and gives details of any business interests they may have in order to ensure transparency.
An assessment of how local authorities in Wales are meeting their obligations for delivering out of hours incidents responses.
Annex for Food and You 2 Wave 8.
This chapter provides an overview of respondent knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to changes in eating habits, meat alternatives and genetic technologies.
This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ knowledge and reported behaviours relating to food safety and other food-related behaviours.
This chapter provides an overview of the self-reported prevalence and diagnosis of food hypersensitivities.
This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ eating out and takeaway ordering habits.
This chapter reports the level of food security in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and how food security varied between different categories of people.
This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ concerns about food.
This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ awareness of and trust in the FSA, as well as their confidence in food safety and the accuracy of information provided on food labels.
Food and You 2: Wave 8 data were collected between 12 October 2023 and 8 January 2024.
Acknowledgements for the Food and You 2 Wave 8 report.