Publications
The Agency produces a wide range of publications for the public and the food industry. Many of these are available free of charge from Food Standards Agency Publications.
To order copies:
tel 0845 606 0667
minicom 0845 606 0678
fax 01375 484 556
email foodstandards@ecgroup.co.uk
Please note all orders will be sent out on a 3 to 5 day delivery.
Some titles can also be downloaded from our website (see below).
As you may be aware during 2010, nutrition policy in England was transferred to Department Health and in Wales it was transferred to the Welsh Assembly Government, therefore nutrition related publications are no longer available via FSA publication orderline.
Electronic copies have been archived by The National Archives and are available through the UK Government Web Archive in pdf format.
These resources however, have not been updated since October 2010 and will still contain references to the eatwell website, which is no longer available.
Nutrition related information can be found at www.nhs.uk
Bite, the FSA's magazine.
Business reports for the Food Standards Agency including our Annual report and accounts, business plans, departmental report and strategic plan.
FSA e-News is the Food Standards Agency's monthly newsletter for people who prefer the 'buzz' of keeping up with the news electronically. The online magazine will publish news on topics ranging from food safety and nutrition to national and regional news and the latest research.
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Fish labelling rules: A quick guide
Revised Dec 2008
(pdf 67KB) (pdf 202KB)
Food and feed hygiene for farmers and growers – what you need to know
A brief guide to regulations for farmers and growers
(pdf 1MB)
Food and pesticides factsheet
A factsheet about pesticides, why they are used and the regulatory system that controls their use
(pdf 58KB)
How to reduce Nicarbazin residue in chickens
Read the leaflet
(pdf 160KB)
Listeria: keeping food safe
Read the factsheet about minimising the risk of developing an illness from listeria
(pdf 59KB) (pdf 53KB)
Starting Up: Your first steps to running a catering business
Advice and guidance for running a catering business (English version)
Revised Aug 2009
FSA logo update March 2010
(pdf 2MB)
Think before you import food: Advice for food importers
Advice for traders on import controls for food entering the UK from non-EU countries
Amended April 2010
(pdf 343KB) (pdf 61KB)
Working together on imported food
Ways the FSA can support local authorities in ensuring legal compliance with imported food controls
Revised May 2010
(pdf 251KB)
BSE and Beef: A Brief Guide to New Controls
A brief overview of current controls
(pdf 136KB)
BSE and Beef: New Controls Explained
Detailed explanation of current controls
(pdf 427KB)
Clean Beef Cattle for Slaughter - A Guide for Producers
Explaining the importance of clean cattle for slaughter
(pdf 1MB)
Cleaner Farms, Better Flocks
Leaflet
(pdf 81KB)
Cleaner Farms, Better Flocks (poster)
Poster for tips on keeping out disease and harmful bacteria
(pdf 71KB)
How to reduce Nicarbazin residue in chickens
Read the leaflet
(pdf 160KB)
Red Meat Safety and Clean Livestock
Guidance on red meat safety and clean livestock in full
(pdf 1MB)
Serious about salmonella – Posters for pig producers
Download and print out the posters
(pdf 591KB)
Allergy: What to consider when labelling food
A guide for small businesses that make or sell pre-packed food (revised January 2009)
(pdf 319KB)
Better food labelling report
Consumer research into better food labelling
(pdf 78KB)
Food Allergy: What you need to know
Leaflet for caterers selling non pre-packaged foods
Revised Nov 2009
(pdf 467KB)
Food Labels: More informed choices
Helping you make more informed choices when choosing products
Revised Aug 2008
(pdf 1MB)
Think Allergy
Poster for caterers selling non pre-packaged food
(pdf 995KB) (pdf 37KB)
Publications in Bengali, Chinese, Gaelic, Greek, Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi, Thai, Turkish, and Urdu.
Beat the Bingo Bug!
Game
EatWell - 8 tips for making healthier choices
Eight tips for healthy eating - revised Feb 2010
(pdf 1MB)
Eating for Breastfeeding
Choosing food to keep you and your baby healthy - revised November 2009
(pdf 360KB)
Eating while you are pregnant
Amended Dec 2009
(pdf 248KB)
Feeding Your Growing Child
Giving your child a healthy balanced diet
Revised Oct 2009
FSA logo update March 2010
(pdf 662KB)
Feeding your toddler
Giving your toddler a healthy balanced diet
Revised Nov 2009
FSA logo update March 2010
(pdf 519KB)
Fresher Food
A student survival guide to food
Good Life - Nutritional advice for both men and women over 50
Amended June 2009
(pdf 853KB)
Little Book of Salt
Salt Campaign Oct 2009
(pdf 1023KB)
Northern Ireland: Food chain information (FCI) for cattle, sheep and goats
Guidance for livestock producers in Northern Ireland
(pdf 761KB)
Northern Ireland: Safe Catering
A food safety management pack for caterers in Northern Ireland
(pdf 332KB)
Consumer Guide to Country of Origin Information on Food Labels
Published June 2010
(pdf 1MB) (pdf 684KB) (pdf 734KB)
Eating for Breastfeeding
Choosing food to keep you and your baby healthy - revised November 2009
(pdf 360KB)
Eating while you are pregnant
Amended Dec 2009
(pdf 248KB) (pdf 1MB) (pdf 1MB)
What's cooking? guide: FSA Scotland (colour version)
A guide to setting up and running community and school food clubs in Scotland
(pdf 3MB)
What's cooking? guide: FSA Scotland (black and white version)
A guide to setting up and running community and school food clubs in Scotland. Black and white, print-friendly version
(pdf 1MB)
Fact Sheet - Country of Origin Labelling: Dairy and Fruit and Vegetables
Published June 2010
(pdf 293KB)
Fact Sheet - Country of Origin Labelling: Fish and Shellfish
Published June 2010
(pdf 237KB)
Fact Sheet - Country of Origin Labelling: Meat
Published June 2010
(pdf 266KB)
Feeding Your Growing Child
Giving your child a healthy balanced diet
Revised Oct 2009
FSA logo update March 2010
(pdf 662KB)
Feeding your toddler
Giving your toddler a healthy balanced diet
Revised Nov 2009
FSA logo update March 2010
(pdf 519KB)
Food Safety Guide for Farmers Markets in Scotland
A guide designed to help market traders and organisers at farmers markets meet food safety requirements
(pdf 241KB)
Good Life - Nutritional advice for both men and women over 50
Amended June 2009
(pdf 853KB)
Little Book of Salt
Salt Campaign Oct 2009
(pdf 1023KB) (pdf 332KB) (pdf 745KB)
Healthy Nosh for Less Dosh
English Language version. Revised October 2008
(pdf 1MB)
Poor hygiene is bad for your business poster: Fish and chip shop
Welsh/Cymraeg language version
(pdf 418KB)
Poor hygiene is bad for your business poster: Sandwich bar
Welsh/Cymraeg language version
(pdf 604KB)
Resource Catalogue 2010
FSA Wales produced resource catalogue
(pdf 1MB)
Wales: Food Chain Information (FCI) for cattle, sheep and goats
Guidance for livestock producers in Wales
(pdf 169KB)
Beat the Bingo Bug!
Game
Bugs Like It Hot
On a summer days it's more important than ever to keep your food cool and safe
(pdf 115KB)
Food Allergy Factsheet: How to avoid certain foods
Tips on how to avoid certain foods - revised March 2008
(pdf 53KB)
Food hygiene: a guide for businesses
Info on regulations and good practice - Revised June 2011
(pdf 1MB)
Food intolerance and coeliac disease factsheet
Tips on how to avoid certain foods - Revised march 2008
(pdf 61KB)
Food law inspections and your business
What inspections might involve - revised July 2009 (just back cover text)
FSA logo update March 2010
(pdf 781KB)
Fridge is your friend family meal planner
Food Safety Week 2012 Family Meal Planner
(pdf 300KB)
Germs Love To Travel
Practical advice on avoiding the spread of germs
(pdf 558KB)
Germwatch - good hygiene at home
Revised May 2010
(pdf 1MB) (pdf 449KB) (pdf 453KB)
Natural Toxins Factsheet
What natural toxins are and where they are found
(pdf 36KB)
Safer food, better business for caterers
A food safety management pack for caterers
Safer food, better business for childminders
A food safety management pack for childminders
Safer food, better business for retailers
A food safety management pack for retailers
Veterinary medicines factsheet
What they are and how they are regulated
(pdf 56KB)
Your fridge is your friend Create your own recipe
Food Safety Week 2012 Your fridge is your friend Create your own recipe card
(pdf 227KB)
Your fridge is your friend leaflet
Food Safety Week 2012 Your fridge is your friend leaflet
(pdf 1MB)
Your fridge is your friend poster
Food Safety Week 2012 - Your fridge is your friend A3 poster
(pdf 1MB) (pdf 195KB) (pdf 1MB)
Myfoodspace teacher's notes
Download a pdf of the teacher's notes
(pdf 1017KB) (pdf 476KB) (pdf 88KB)
School Based Food Initiatives
Agency school-based food initiatives.
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What’s cooking? guide: England
A guide to setting up and running community and school food clubs in England – January 2010
(pdf 1MB)
Brief Introduction to the Common Agricultural Policy Wine Regulations of the EC
Revised September 2011
(pdf 252KB)
Guidance on the import and movement of wine into and within the EU
Guidance updated February 2011
(pdf 133KB)
Guidance on wine standards due diligence criteria
Guidance updated February 2011
(pdf 156KB) (pdf 132KB)
Guide to display of bottlers details on wine labels
Guidance on the legal requirements (updated July 2010)
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