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Tipton meat cutting plant fined for hygiene breach
Tipton meat cutting plant has been ordered to pay more than £18,000 for hygiene breaches.
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Michael Gove announces the introduction of ‘Natasha’s Law’
A new legislation has been announced that will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods.
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NAO calls for more co-ordination to ensure food safety and standards
According to a new report, the FSA and other departments must work together to make food regulation financially sustainable.
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Customers at risk due to ‘confusing’ allergen labelling
New research highlights how confusion around existing food allergen labelling puts customers at risk.
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Food Standards Agency fully backs mandatory full ingredient labelling
The FSA has opted for the most stringent of the four options offered in the recent consultation on amending allergen information labelling.
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Heather Hancock reappointed as Chair of the FSA Board
Heather Hancock has been reappointed by Matt Hancock as the chair of the FSA, with the appontment lasting for a further three years.
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FSA study reveals levels of Norovirus in UK fresh berry fruit and salad vegetables
Study indicates the need for implementation of effective food safety management of foodborne viruses.
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UK consumers advised on meat-handling methods, as Salmonella Typhimurium cases rise
Since June 2018, a further 165 cases have been reported.
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Unspecified meat DNA found in food-sample tests
Sample tests in 2017 found DNA from animals not mentioned on the labelling, according to research from the BBC.
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FSA’s biannual public attitudes tracker survey results
Food hygiene was a particular concern, with 82 per cent of respondents being aware of the hygiene standards in places they eat or buy food from.
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Food Standards Agency trials blockchain in slaughterhouse
It's the first time blockchain has been used as a regulatory tool to ensure compliance in the food sector.
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Birmingham tops the list of the worst places in Britain for food hygiene
Which? analysis has revealed the best and worst areas of the UK for food hygiene standards, as under-resourced local authorities struggle and complaints about food standards and hygiene soar.
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Authorities launch probe after animal DNA found in meat-free meals
A newspaper investigation allegedly found traces of animal DNA in meat-free and vegan products in two of the UK's most popular supermarkets.
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Food Safety Week to focus on ‘people who protect your plate’
The Food Standards Agency has launched National Food Safety Week, with the focus this year being on the work of FSA staff and thousands of others across the food supply chain working behind-the-scenes to ensure that food is safe and what it says it is.
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Challenge group scrutinise UK-wide review into meat processing plants
A group providing outside perspective to the joint review by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland has met for the first time.