Policy

Importing and exporting wine

Guidance on the measures you must take in order to import and export wine legally into or from the UK.

Safer food, better business (SFBB)

Food safety management procedures for small businesses.

Food hygiene for your business

Food hygiene requirements for your business.

General food law

Whether you work in a food business or you are a consumer interested in food law, there are general requirements which you need to be aware of.

Healthier food reformulation

An overview of the Making Food Better programme.

Importing products of non-animal origin

Explains the legal requirements that food businesses who import products of non-animal origin into GB must comply with.

Allergen guidance for institutional caterers

Guidance on allergens for caterers in schools, hospitals and care homes.

Raw drinking milk hygiene guidance

Business guidance on raw drinking milk and raw cream and outline of current controls, milk hygiene guidance and testing milk for antibiotic residues.

Salmonella

What salmonella is and how to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

Saturated fat

In Northern Ireland, we define the policy for consumers and the food industry on saturated fat. The Eating Well, Choosing Better is a programme designed to make healthy choices easy for consumers in Northern Ireland.

BPA in plastic

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

Engagement and consultations

Our approach to consultations is explained in this policy statement, which informs how we seek and take into account views when we make legislation, guidance and policy decisions.

Jessica Williams - Welsh Food Advisory Committee member

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

Ciaran McCartan - Member of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of the members of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee.

Dr Lynne McMullan - Member of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of the members of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee.

Cathal McDonnell - Member of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of the members of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee.

Georgia Taylor– Welsh Food Advisory Committee member

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of our Welsh Food Advisory Committee members.

Helen Taylor – Welsh Food Advisory Committee member

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of our Welsh Food Advisory Committee members.

Peter Price - Board member for Wales and Chair of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee

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

Equality and diversity

Outlining our commitment to equality and diversity policies.

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.

Dr Ruth Hussey CB, OBE, DL - Deputy Chair

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

Dr Christine Kennedy - Member of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of the members of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee.