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Consumer guidance

Raw drinking milk

Information for anyone who is already consuming or is considering consuming raw drinking milk or raw cream.

Campylobacter

What you can do to reduce the risk of becoming ill due to Campylobacter

Salmonella

What you can do to reduce the risk of becoming ill due to Salmonella

Best before and use-by dates

It is important to understand best before and use-by dates on food labels to keep food safe and to help reduce food waste. Food may contain bacteria, and if stored for too long or at the wrong temperature can cause food poisoning.

BPA in plastic

What bisphenol A (BPA) is and the research and evidence that supports our understanding of BPA.

Fake alcohol

How to identify fake or illegally produced alcohol and guidance on the dangers of consuming these products.

Irradiated food

Irradiation of food is a practice which eliminates bacteria that may lead to food poisoning. This page details the irradiation process and how it is not harmful to consumers.

2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP)

The dangers of DNP and the National Food Crime Unit's role in reducing the health risk to the public.

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

The scheme helps you choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving you clear information about businesses’ hygiene standards. We run the scheme in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

About us

Food Hygiene Ratings Steering Group

The UK-wide Food Hygiene Ratings Steering Group was set up to provide advice and guidance on the development of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme which was introduced in 2010.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is ‘food you can trust’, and our vision for the food system is one in which food is safe, food is what it says it is, and food is healthier and more sustainable.

The FSA Brochure

Who we are, what we do, and how we do it at the Food Standards Agency

Who we are

Who we are, what we do, and how we do it at the Food Standards Agency