Man sentenced following NFCU joint investigation into food safety and ‘smokies’ offences
Following an investigation by National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) part of the FSA (Food Standard Agency) and Redbridge Council, a man received a suspended sentence.
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).
FSA Chief Executive highlights the importance of continued engagement with meat industry to address future challenges
FSA Chief Executive Katie Pettifer has affirmed the FSA’s commitment to working closely with the UK meat sector, highlighting the importance of a constructive relationship as it faces rising costs and global trade challenges
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.
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
Kent cutting plant ordered to pay more than £9,000 for hygiene offences
KTM Meats Ltd admitted responsibility for using dirty trays following an unannounced FSA inspection.
Tipton meat cutting plant ordered to pay over £18,000 for hygiene breaches
Noor Halal Foods Ltd pleaded guilty to ID mark failings and a hygiene offence at the site.
Review of UK meat processing identifies improvements
The UK’s two food regulators today published a draft review with a series of recommendations for the meat industry and the regulators themselves aimed at improving compliance and assurance in the meat processing industry.
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Guidance on health and identification marks
Guidance on health and identification marks that must be applied to products of animal origin (POAO) such as meat, egg products, fish, cheese and milk.
Guidance for Food Businesses in Northern Ireland
Here you’ll find everything you need to run a food business in Northern Ireland. We’ve provided links to allergen and dietary information, regulatory and food hygiene advice, healthy catering guidance - and so much more. Your NI food business journey starts here.
Feed additive applications: Requirements and recommendations
Regulated Products Risk Assessment Unit Science, Evidence and Research Division, FSA Risk Assessment Team Science Division, FSS
Supply of Qurbani Meat and Offal During Eid al-Adha
Joint statement by the Partnership Working Group Sub-Group to facilitate the supply of Qurbani meat and offal to the Muslim community during Eid al-Adha 2025 in England and Wales.
Applying for approval of a meat or food establishment
Where you need to apply for approval of a food or meat establishment, either the FSA or your local authority depending on the type of your establishment and your location.
Applying for approval of a meat or food establishment by the FSA
How to apply for approval by the Food Standards Agency, approval assessment and right of appeal.
The Food Standards Agency and the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
Shaping a future regulatory framework for precision bred food and feed products.
On farm slaughter facility authorisation
How to apply for authorisation to carry out on farm slaughter of farmed game and poultry
How to apply for approval of a meat or food establishment
Where you need to apply for approval of a food or meat establishment depending on the type of your establishment and your location.
National Enforcement Priorities for animal feed and food hygiene
We produce the National Enforcement Priorities (NEPs) for food and animal feed hygiene annually. These assist Local Authorities (LAs), DAERA (for Northern Ireland) and businesses in maintaining standards and safeguarding public health.
Alternative sanitation of cutting tools
Guidance on use of alternative sanitation systems for the disinfection of cutting tools in slaughterhouses and game handling establishments.
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.
Manual for official controls
Legal requirements and standards for approved meat establishments.
Extraction solvents authorisation guidance
Extraction solvents authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application.