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FSA updates food allergen labelling best practice guidance
The FSA has updated its food allergen labelling and technical guidance with the aim of supporting both businesses and consumers.
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FSA warns glycerol in slush-ice drinks “not suitable for under-fours”
The FSA has issued new industry guidance, stating that glycerol in slush-ice drinks should not be sold to children four and under.
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Food insecurity reaches 25 percent in parts of the UK
The FSA has released the results of a survey revealing levels of food insecurity reached 25 percent between October 2022 and January 2023 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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FSA launches online hub for food businesses
The Food Standards Agency has unveiled a new online hub where food businesses can find guidance and advice in one “easy to access” platform.
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FSA Chief Executive provides update on meat fraud investigation
In the midst of a suspected meat fraud investigation, Emily Miles has said that a number of food industry bodies have agreed to work with the FSA to improve the current system.
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FSA asks for guidance on “may contain” allergen labels
The Food Standards Agency has asked for views and advice for how and when to apply for precautionary allergen labelling on food packaging.
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Is “British” beef fraud “the tip of an ugly iceberg”?
After reports emerged that an investigation is underway into supermarket-sold beef that is allegedly falsely labelled as British, are we looking at "the start of another large food fraud scandal?
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How food insecure is the UK?
Professor Chris Elliott reviews the trends identified in two of the FSA’s biannual surveys to assess the position of UK food security by numbers.
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Food crime: the NFCU is on the case
In worrying times, Darren Davies, Head of the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit, offers reassurance that food in the UK remains safe and legitimate.
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New research leads to calls for UK’s 10-day rule on fresh chilled meat to be reassessed
The FSA’s 2017 guidance should now be challenged, says BMPA.
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FSA Chief Executive announces retirement
The Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency has announced that he is retiring after over two years in the role, and 38 years in the civil service.
