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Dr Ruth Hussey CB, OBE, DL has been appointed as interim Chair of the Food Standards Agency from 1 February 2021 for up to 3 months, to allow time for the Chair recruitment to conclude.

KTM Meats Ltd admitted responsibility for using dirty trays following an unannounced FSA inspection.

The decision, taken after extensive programme of stakeholder engagement and evidence gathering, will support both consumer and industry interest.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today published the latest findings of the COVID-19 Consumer Tracker.

At its business committee meeting on Tuesday 8 December, the FSA Board discussed local authority performance in light of the unprecedented challenges COVID-19 has created for them in delivering their statutory food functions.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today published its Consolidated and its Westminster Annual Report and Accounts for the past financial year. The report covers our performance and activities in 2019/20 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland at a net cost of £112.6 million.

Members heard updates on preparations for the end of the EU Transition Period and on food hypersensitivity, as the Board met online this week. It was also our Chair’s final Board meeting.

Transcript of FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles' address to the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum.

The December Board meeting will take place from 9.30am this morning.

30 November marked the 10th birthday of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS). The scheme was developed to empower the public to make informed choices about where to buy and eat food.