FSA Scientific Advisory Committees welcomes 26 new members
The Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Professor Susan Jebb has announced the appointment of 26 new independent experts as members of the FSA’s Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs).
FSA announces £1.4 million funding for launch of new innovation hub
As part of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO)’s mission to promote a pro-innovation regulatory system, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded the Food Standards Agency (FSA) £1.4 million to support a new innovation hub. This hub will develop and expand specialist expertise in regulating innovative technologies such as precision fermented foods, making sure these products are safe to eat before they are sold.
FSA consumer survey highlights risky kitchen behaviours
The latest wave of the Food Standards Agency’s consumer survey, Food and You 2, has shone a spotlight on some of the risky behaviours taking place in household kitchens across the country.
FSA’s flagship survey shows over half of people are highly concerned about food affordability
A new government report shows that the number of people who are ‘highly concerned’ about the affordability of food has almost doubled in the past three years.
FSA research shows growing concern around the cost of food
Research published by the Food Standards Agency today shows the cost of food is a future major worry for three out of four of people in the UK.
A third of UK consumers are willing to try lab-grown meat and a quarter would try insects
New FSA research finds that knowing these alternative proteins are safe is the top factor in encouraging consumers to try them
Food Standards Agency backs campaign to ‘Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance’
Today marks the final day of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2021. The campaign aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practice among public, health workers and policy makers.
Food and You 2: Wales Wave 1-2 Key Findings report published
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today published the Wales key findings report for wave one and two of the Food and You 2 survey.
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Errata regarding Figure 4 in the Food and You 2: Northern Ireland Wave 3-4 Key Findings report
A correction to the report originally published on 5 December 2022.
Consumer Insights Tracker – Monthly Bulletin (June 2023)
This publication provides a monthly summary of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) latest consumer insights tracker data.
Consumer Insights Tracker – Monthly Bulletin (May 2023)
This publication provides a monthly summary of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) latest consumer insights tracker data.
Consumer Insights Tracker – Monthly Bulletin (April 2023)
This publication provides a monthly summary of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) latest consumer insights tracker data.
Consumer Insights Tracker – Monthly Bulletin (March 2023)
This publication provides a monthly summary of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) latest consumer insights tracker data.
Consumer Insights Tracker – Monthly Bulletin (February 2023)
This publication provides a monthly summary of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) latest consumer insights tracker data.
Errata regarding FSACON12 in the Food and You 2: Wave 4 report
A correction to the data tables originally published on 10 August 2022.
Errata regarding HSVOUCH in the Food and You 2: Wave 4 report
A correction to the data tables originally published on 10 August 2022.
Errata regarding base sizes in the Food and You 2: Wave 3 report
A correction to the data tables originally published on 26 January 2022.
Errata regarding FSACON12 in the Food and You 2: Wave 4 report
A correction to the data tables originally published on 10 August 2022.
Consumer guidance
BPA in plastic
What bisphenol A (BPA) is and the research and evidence that supports our understanding of BPA.
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.
About us
FSA Chair’s lecture to the Institute of Food Science and Technology
FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb delivered a lecture to the Institute of Food Science and technology on Tuesday 3 June 2025 entitled "Science on the menu: how innovation shapes regulation and keeps food safe”. A full transcript is available below.
Areas of research interest
Areas of research interest (ARIs) give details about our research priorities.
Applying for research funding
We commission research and survey work on a contract basis to develop and support its policies.
Scientific Advisory Committees
The work of the independent committees and working groups that advise us helps to ensure that our advice to consumers is always based on the best and most recent scientific evidence.
Biannual public attitudes tracker
We conduct a tracking survey with consumers to monitor changes in consumer attitudes towards our organisation and food-related issues.