Research and Evidence

The COVID-19 Consumer Tracker and the Food and You 2 survey indicate that a substantial minority of consumers eat food after the use-by date (UBD) has expired. The FSA wished to discover more about the drivers of consuming food after the UBD, and barriers to compliance with the UBD

A quantitative research study, utilising a representative UK sample to understand awareness of, and attitudes towards, antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Critical review into the evidence regarding the impact of heat treatments on AMR genes, and their uptake in other 'live' cells.

The FSA is continuing to commission projects to improve our understanding of the role the food chain plays in the development and spread of AMR bacteria.

This project provides validated methods for specific prioritised sampling scenarios, guidance on general MSI validation activities, and recommendations on technology transfer and feasibility of developing additional MSI related resources (e.g. an MSI database).

The study explored several aspects of food safety regulation, including definitions, underlying legislation, authorisation processes and production standards.

This project will explore the levels of Salmonella, E.coli and AMR detected in selected frozen part-cooked poultry products on retail sale in the UK and its prevalence after following manufacturer’s cooking instructions.

Research from Food and You 2: Wave 2

This survey estimates the contributions of the main sources of human campylobacter infection and seeks to identify any changes over time.

A mixed method social science research project to understand consumer perceptions of genome edited food and its potential future labelling.