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FSA announces £1.4 million funding for launch of new innovation hub

As part of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO)’s mission to promote a pro-innovation regulatory system, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded the Food Standards Agency (FSA) £1.4 million to support a new innovation hub. This hub will develop and expand specialist expertise in regulating innovative technologies such as precision fermented foods, making sure these products are safe to eat before they are sold.

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BPA in plastic

What bisphenol A (BPA) is and the research and evidence that supports our understanding of BPA.

Irradiated food

Irradiation of food is a practice which eliminates bacteria that may lead to food poisoning. This page details the irradiation process and how it is not harmful to consumers.

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Scientific Advisory Committees

The work of the independent committees and working groups that advise us helps to ensure that our advice to consumers is always based on the best and most recent scientific evidence.

Biannual public attitudes tracker

We conduct a tracking survey with consumers to monitor changes in consumer attitudes towards our organisation and food-related issues.

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F&Y2 Wave 9, Chapter 5: Online platforms

This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ use of online platforms, including how frequently people use online platforms to buy food or drink, and the types of food and drink people order.

F&Y2 Wave 9, Chapter 4: Food shopping and labelling

This chapter provides an overview of food purchasing, what respondents look for when they are shopping, and confidence in allergen labelling. Defra co-funded questions in this chapter, which relate to food provenance, sustainability, and animal welfare.

F&Y2 Wave 9, Chapter 3: Food security

This chapter reports the level of food security in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and how food security varied between different categories of people.

F&Y2 Wave 9, Chapter 2: Concerns about food

The FSA's role, set out in law, is to safeguard public health and protect the interests of consumers in relation to food. The FSA uses the Food and You 2 survey to monitor consumers’ concerns about food issues, such as food safety, nutrition, and environmental issues. This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ concerns about food.

F&Y2 Wave 9, Chapter 1: Food you can trust

This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ awareness of and trust in the Food Standards Agency (FSA), as well as their confidence in food safety and the accuracy of information provided on food labels.