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About FSA

About us

Committees of the FSA Board

The FSA Board appointed an Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and Business Committee to exercise some of its responsibilities and to advise it on others.

FSA international work

We have a network of contacts around the world to ensure FSA messages can reach a wide audience and the FSA is able to benefit from the most up-to-date food safety thinking.

NIFAC meeting 13th September

Open meeting of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee (NIFAC) at the Lough Neagh Eel Fisherman’s Cooperative, Toome on 13 September 2017.

NIFAC 14 June 2017

Open meeting of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee (NIFAC) at the FSA Offices, Clarendon Road, Belfast on 14 June 2017.

NIFAC 8th March 2017

Open Meeting Of The Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee On Wednesday 8 March – Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown.

NIFAC open meeting 9 March 2016

Open meeting of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee (NIFAC) at the Innovation Centre at CAFRE's Loughry Campus on 09/03/2016.

NIFAC 16 November 2016

Open Meeting Of The Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee On 16 November at the FSA Office, Belfast.

Publication of all GPC transactions

The Food Standards Agency publishes all Government procurement card (GPC) transactions. This supports the Government's drive for transparency and the Agency's own core value of openness and transparency.

Our approach to science

Our framework for science governance sets out what we do to make sure we live up to our principles of being open, transparent and based on scientific evidence.

Regulatory approach

Our regulatory approach provides information on how the FSA meets its responsibilities under the Governments’ regulatory framework and reports on the impacts of regulatory changes we introduce in line with our reporting commitments.

WFAC: Welsh Food Advisory Committee

The Welsh Food Advisory Committee acts as an independent advisory body to the Food Standards Agency. It is chaired by the Wales Board member. Its role is to advise the Agency on food and feed safety and standards issues, with an emphasis on Wales.

Service standards

Whether you are a consumer or business, we are committed to providing you with a helpful, courteous and efficient service. Our standards set out the level of service you can expect from us.

Impact Assessments

An Impact Assessment (IA) is a policy tool to assess impacts of options considered, including the expected costs and benefits, and summarises the rationale for Government intervention.

David Brooks - Board Member

Outlines the professional history of our board members and gives details of any business interests they may have in order to ensure transparency.