The Food Standards Agency launches consultation to help develop consistent approach to allergen labelling in the out-of-home sector
The FSA is seeking views on new guidance for providing allergen information for people when eating out.
FSA and FSS issue guidance on caffeine in food supplements
The Food Standards (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have issued guidance on caffeine in supplements to promote the safe consumption and manufacturing of food supplements containing high levels of caffeine.
Urgent Allergy Advice: Mustard Ingredients Contaminated with Peanuts
The FSA is advising people who have a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder or mustard flour because they may have been contaminated with peanuts.
FSA and FSS publish strategic assessment to support businesses and protect consumers against food fraud
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) and Food Standard Scotland (FSS) have today published their 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment.
FSA and FSS call for immediate action to address vet workforce challenges
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles gave evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) yesterday (12 March 2024) setting out the urgent need to address the shortage of vets and, together with FSS, highlighting the need for action to significantly improve recruitment and retention of Official Veterinarians across the UK.
Food Standards Agency confirms fish caught from Lough Neagh is safe to eat
Testing finds fish from Lough Neagh safe to eat as the FSA lifts precautionary food safety advice for recreational anglers.
FSA launches consultation on Mechanically Separated Meat guidance
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation seeking views on new guidance relating to Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM).
FSA prosecutes production manager who obstructed an NFCU officer
One woman has been fined after pleading guilty following a successful prosecution by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for intentionally obstructing an National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officer during an unannounced visit
FSA and UKHSA warn of the possible presence of E-coli in various Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland, (FSS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are warning the public not to eat four Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese which has been recalled because they may be contaminated with a specific type of E.coli bacteria called Shiga toxin producing E. coli, also known as STEC or VTEC.
FSA alerts consumers on salmonella and Polish poultry
Following a rise in cases of Salmonella linked to poultry products imported from Poland, the FSA is reminding consumers of its safe handling and cooking advice.
FSA warns about ‘Cali-Gold’ chocolate bars making people ill
We are warning people not to eat 'Cali-Gold’ chocolate bars that have been on sale in the Nottinghamshire area.
FSA warns about food safety risk from fake branded chocolate bars
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning members of the public not to buy or eat fake ‘Wonka Bars’ or ‘Prime’ chocolate bars for safety reasons.
FSA advises consumers that some chilled poultry products on sale will have been previously frozen and defrosted to maintain stock levels this Christmas
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers buying turkey, duck, capon or goose products in the run up to Christmas that they may have been previously frozen and defrosted before being placed on sale as chilled.
FSA publishes refreshed Wild Game Guidance
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) Wild Game Guidance has been revised following public consultation and a need to provide clarification on retained EU regulations.
Inaugural report on UK food standards cautions of challenges ahead
FSA & FSS launch major evidence-led review of the UK food system
The FSA is helping to keep Students safe in the kitchen with new a Student guide
When going to university or living away from home for the first time, young people may be taking on more responsibility for deciding what food they eat and how to prepare it. So, it’s important that these young adults understand food hygiene.
Update for businesses on CBD novel food applications
The FSA has issued a provisional list of CBD products on sale in England and Wales that can remain on the market because an application for safety assessment has been submitted to the FSA. These applications are making initial progress through the novel foods authorisation process and can therefore remain on sale until a decision on their authorisation has been made.
Food allergen labelling changes become law
New law introduced to extend labelling requirements for people with food allergies and intolerances
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Business guidance
Exporting feed which would not be permitted to be placed on the market in the UK
Feed which is not compliant with the legislation of Great Britain (GB) or Northern Ireland (NI) may be exported if certain requirements are met.
Draft guidance on Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM) for the consultation
Draft guidance on how the definition of Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM) in Annex I, point 1.14 of assimilated Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 in Northern Ireland should be applied.
Edible insects guidance
Guidance for businesses on authorisation of edible insects as novel foods.
Vineyard categorisations
The involvement of the FSA in your vineyard varies, depending on the category your vineyard is placed under.
Process for red meat carcases rejected at post mortem inspection
Approach to considering rejection of red meat carcases at a post mortem inspection
CBD products linked to novel food applications
The list of CBD food products on sale in England and Wales which have a credible application for authorisation with the FSA. We are advising that products not on the list should be removed from sale.