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FSA Scientific Advisory Committees welcomes 26 new members 

The Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Professor Susan Jebb has announced the appointment of 26 new independent experts as members of the FSA’s Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs).  

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.

FSA consumer survey highlights risky kitchen behaviours

The latest wave of the Food Standards Agency’s consumer survey, Food and You 2, has shone a spotlight on some of the risky behaviours taking place in household kitchens across the country.

FSA’s flagship survey shows over half of people are highly concerned about food affordability

A new government report shows that the number of people who are ‘highly concerned’ about the affordability of food has almost doubled in the past three years.

FSA research shows growing concern around the cost of food

Research published by the Food Standards Agency today shows the cost of food is a future major worry for three out of four of people in the UK.

A third of UK consumers are willing to try lab-grown meat and a quarter would try insects

New FSA research finds that knowing these alternative proteins are safe is the top factor in encouraging consumers to try them

Food Standards Agency backs campaign to ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance’

Today marks the final day of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2021. The campaign aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practice among public, health workers and policy makers.

Food and You 2: Wales Wave 1-2 Key Findings report published

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today published the Wales key findings report for wave one and two of the Food and You 2 survey.

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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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Areas of research interest

Areas of research interest (ARIs) give details about our research priorities.

Applying for research funding

We commission research and survey work on a contract basis to develop and support its policies.

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: Annex A

This is the annex for Food and You 2 Wave 9.

F&Y2 Wave 9, Chapter 7: Genetic technologies

This chapter summarises respondent knowledge of genetic technologies.

F&Y2 Wave 9, Chapter 6: Eating at home

This chapter provides an overview of respondents’ knowledge and reported behaviours relating to food safety and other food-related behaviours.

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.