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FSA publishes revised Food Law Code of Practice, Practice Guidance and introduces a Competency Framework in England and Northern Ireland

Today, the FSA publishes the revised Food Law Codes of Practice (the Codes) and Food Law Practice Guidance and introduces a Competency Framework in England and Northern Ireland, following consultation in November and December 2020.

Update: Yekta Foods recalls various products because of undeclared allergens

Yekta Foods is recalling various products because they contain celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), cashew (nuts), sesame and wheat (gluten), which are not mentioned on the label.

Yekta Foods recalls various products because of undeclared allergens

Yekta Foods is recalling various products because they contain celery, mustard, pistachio (nuts), almonds (nuts), sesame and wheat (gluten), which are not mentioned on the label.

Update 12 March: The FSA is reiterating its advice on cooking frozen raw breaded chicken products following links to cases of Salmonella

The FSA is repeating advice to consumers following an updated recall linked to salmonella contamination.

Asda recalls Little Kids Pasta Bolognese and Little Kids Spaghetti Bolognese because they contain pieces of blue rubber

Asda is recalling Asda Little Kids Pasta Bolognese and Little Kids Spaghetti Bolognese because some packs have been found to contain pieces of blue rubber.

Update 4 - SFC recalls SFC Chicken products because of the presence of Salmonella

SFC are recalling an extended range of SFC products because Salmonella has been found in some of their product ranges.

Summary of discussions at FSA Board meeting March 2021

At its first meeting of the year, the Food Standards Agency Board discussed the FSA’s work against a continuing backdrop of a global pandemic and the UK’s new life outside of the European Union.

Update to criteria of CBD products which can remain on sale from 1 April 2021

CBD businesses should continue to submit their novel food applications before the 31 March 2021 deadline.

Appointments to the Agency's Welsh Food Advisory Committee

The Food Standards Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to the Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC).

Update 3 - SFC recalls SFC Chicken products because of the presence of Salmonella

SFC are recalling SFC Chicken Poppets and Take-Home Boneless Bucket because Salmonella has been found in the products. Batch codes starting with an L are displayed on the inner packaging inside the box.

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