Four arrested as part of FSA food crime investigation
An FSA National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation investigating the distribution and sale of basmati rice in counterfeit packaging has resulted in the arrest of four people.
Professor Robin May to leave the FSA in September
The Chief Scientific Advisor of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Robin May, is to step down after a five-year term. The move follows his appointment as Interim Chief Scientific Officer at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
FSA warns people with allergies over some imported Dubai-style chocolate products
People with allergies should be careful when buying imported Dubai-style chocolate as some products may not have clear or reliable labels. If in doubt, don’t buy it and report any concerns to your Local Authority.
FSA Chief Executive highlights the importance of continued engagement with meat industry to address future challenges
FSA Chief Executive Katie Pettifer has affirmed the FSA’s commitment to working closely with the UK meat sector, highlighting the importance of a constructive relationship as it faces rising costs and global trade challenges
Four men and a business all convicted for diverting meat unfit for human consumption back into the human food chain
Following an investigation by Southwark Council and the Food Standard Agency’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU), three men entered guilty pleas, and one man and his business entered not guilty pleas at proceedings at the Inner London Crown Court.
Updated industry guidance issued for food allergen information in the out-of-home sector
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued best practice industry guidance on providing allergen information to consumers with food hypersensitivities, encouraging information on food allergens to be available in writing in the out of home sector, for example restaurants, cafes, delis, market stalls and takeaways.
Katie Pettifer appointed as Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency
Following a competitive recruitment process, Katie Pettifer has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
FSA appoints two businesses to supply inspectors and vets for future meat inspection
Following a comprehensive procurement process, and extensive engagement with industry and stakeholders, Eville and Jones and Hallmark Meat Hygiene have both been successful in their bids to supply vets and meat inspectors for the delivery of Official Controls in meat plants.
Urgent Allergy Advice: Mustard Ingredients Contaminated with Peanuts
The FSA is advising people who have a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder or mustard flour because they may have been contaminated with peanuts.
Majority of businesses are missing out on the opportunity to promote their food hygiene rating online
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is launching a campaign to encourage businesses to display their food hygiene rating online. The campaign comes as new research released by the FSA shows that despite the widespread use of Facebook, Instagram and websites with online ordering capabilities, only a small minority of businesses display their food hygiene rating online.
FSA and FSS publish strategic assessment to support businesses and protect consumers against food fraud
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) and Food Standard Scotland (FSS) have today published their 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment.
FSA and FSS call for immediate action to address vet workforce challenges
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles gave evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) yesterday (12 March 2024) setting out the urgent need to address the shortage of vets and, together with FSS, highlighting the need for action to significantly improve recruitment and retention of Official Veterinarians across the UK.
Record number of food businesses achieving top hygiene ratings across Wales as mandatory display turns 10
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle, and Chair of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Susan Jebb, welcome the significant improvement in hygiene ratings for Welsh food businesses on the 10th anniversary of mandatory display of food hygiene ratings.
New regulated product application system launched by the FSA and FSS
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) launch new system for Regulated Products.
FSA publishes refreshed Wild Game Guidance
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) Wild Game Guidance has been revised following public consultation and a need to provide clarification on retained EU regulations.
Inaugural report on UK food standards cautions of challenges ahead
FSA & FSS launch major evidence-led review of the UK food system
The FSA’s National Food Crime Unit supports businesses to protect themselves from fraud, over the busy festive period
As the busiest trading period of the year is underway, the NFCU is supporting businesses with tailored advice to help protect themselves from food fraud.
Food allergen labelling changes become law
New law introduced to extend labelling requirements for people with food allergies and intolerances
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This advice applies to all UK food business operators other than primary producers (for example, farmers and growers).
Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods Best Practice: Annexes
Annex A: list of relevant legislation Annex B: Example allergen matrix indicating allergens present
Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods Best Practice: Having a conversation about allergen requirements
Having a conversation about allergen requirements and what to do with the information received from consumers.
Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods Best Practice: Distance selling and pre-ordering
Distance selling, pre-ordering and voluntary information
Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods Best Practice: Approach
Approach to providing written allergen information for non-prepacked food.
Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods Best Practice: Introduction
Introduction to the Best Practice Guidance