Food processes

FSA and FSS publish first UK safety guidance on cell-cultivated products

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), in partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has published the UK's first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products (CCPs).

FSA publishes updated Food Law Codes of Practice and Practice Guidance in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the updated Food Law Codes of Practice (Codes) and Practice Guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland – an important step towards a more flexible and modern approach to food law enforcement. 

FSA champions food innovation in the UK with the launch of a new Innovation Research Programme

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), in collaboration with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has today launched its Market Authorisation Innovation Research Programme (IRP), including a new guidance hub and Business Support Service (BSS) pilot for Precision Fermentation Products.

Innovative Food Guidance Hub

Four men given custodial sentences for diverting meat not fit for human consumption back into the human food chain  

The defendants were convicted earlier this year following an investigation by Southwark Council and the Food Standard Agency’s National Food Crime Unit, with a judge at the Inner London Crown Court today handing down custodial sentences.

Man pleads guilty to handling stolen goods following NFCU investigation

Following an investigation by National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) part of the FSA (Food Standard Agency), a man pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods in a case linked to wider distribution fraud of a substantial amount of poultry.

Professor Robin May to leave the FSA in September

The Chief Scientific Advisor of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Robin May, is to step down after a five-year term. The move follows his appointment as Interim Chief Scientific Officer at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Food Standards Agency and College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise Launch Pancake Reformulation Technical Guidance

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland and College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), have launched guidance to help businesses produce pancakes lower in sugar and salt.

Four men and a business all convicted for diverting meat unfit for human consumption back into the human food chain

Following an investigation by Southwark Council and the Food Standard Agency’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU), three men entered guilty pleas, and one man and his business entered not guilty pleas at proceedings at the Inner London Crown Court.

Updated industry guidance issued for food allergen information in the out-of-home sector

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued best practice industry guidance on providing allergen information to consumers with food hypersensitivities, encouraging information on food allergens to be available in writing in the out of home sector, for example restaurants, cafes, delis, market stalls and takeaways.

Five arrested as part of FSA food crime investigation

FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) finds unsafe and potentially illegal meat in vans.

A reformed system can help ensure high food standards, says FSA chair.

The Chair of the Food Standards Agency Professor Susan Jebb has said that the way the FSA regulates the food system has to evolve to ensure it can meet the challenges of the future.

FSA appoints two businesses to supply inspectors and vets for future meat inspection

Following a comprehensive procurement process, and extensive engagement with industry and stakeholders, Eville and Jones and Hallmark Meat Hygiene have both been successful in their bids to supply vets and meat inspectors for the delivery of Official Controls in meat plants.

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.

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

Kitchen Life 2: What do people really do in their kitchens?

Award-winning research uncovers the hidden truths behind people’s food safety behaviours.

New regulated product application system launched by the FSA and FSS

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) launch new system for Regulated Products.

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.

FSA consults about supply of Qurbani meat and offal during Eid al-Adha

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today published a consultation on whether changes should be introduced to the chilling requirements of Qurbani meat and offal supplied from slaughterhouses in England and Wales during the period of Eid al-Adha.

Update 3: FSA and FSS issue further guidance on the use of oils as ingredient substitutions

Further information is being issued about vegetable oil substitutions and product labelling as a result of the Ukraine conflict.