Katie Pettifer appointed as Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency
Following a competitive recruitment process, Katie Pettifer has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
FSA appoints two businesses to supply inspectors and vets for future meat inspection
Following a comprehensive procurement process, and extensive engagement with industry and stakeholders, Eville and Jones and Hallmark Meat Hygiene have both been successful in their bids to supply vets and meat inspectors for the delivery of Official Controls in meat plants.
Urgent Allergy Advice: Mustard Ingredients Contaminated with Peanuts
The FSA is advising people who have a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder or mustard flour because they may have been contaminated with peanuts.
Majority of businesses are missing out on the opportunity to promote their food hygiene rating online
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is launching a campaign to encourage businesses to display their food hygiene rating online. The campaign comes as new research released by the FSA shows that despite the widespread use of Facebook, Instagram and websites with online ordering capabilities, only a small minority of businesses display their food hygiene rating online.
FSA and FSS publish strategic assessment to support businesses and protect consumers against food fraud
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) and Food Standard Scotland (FSS) have today published their 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment.
FSA and FSS call for immediate action to address vet workforce challenges
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles gave evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) yesterday (12 March 2024) setting out the urgent need to address the shortage of vets and, together with FSS, highlighting the need for action to significantly improve recruitment and retention of Official Veterinarians across the UK.
Record number of food businesses achieving top hygiene ratings across Wales as mandatory display turns 10
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle, and Chair of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Susan Jebb, welcome the significant improvement in hygiene ratings for Welsh food businesses on the 10th anniversary of mandatory display of food hygiene ratings.
New regulated product application system launched by the FSA and FSS
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) launch new system for Regulated Products.
FSA publishes refreshed Wild Game Guidance
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) Wild Game Guidance has been revised following public consultation and a need to provide clarification on retained EU regulations.
Inaugural report on UK food standards cautions of challenges ahead
FSA & FSS launch major evidence-led review of the UK food system
The FSA’s National Food Crime Unit supports businesses to protect themselves from fraud, over the busy festive period
As the busiest trading period of the year is underway, the NFCU is supporting businesses with tailored advice to help protect themselves from food fraud.
Food allergen labelling changes become law
New law introduced to extend labelling requirements for people with food allergies and intolerances
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Mustard ingredients and peanut contamination - guidance for businesses
Food businesses are responsible for establishing whether any of their food products are affected and taking steps to ensure consumers are protected, and the food they sell is safe.
FHRS: Displaying your rating
Information on how your food business can get the most out of your food hygiene rating. We have imagery guidance, downloadable resources, and banners you can use for your website and social media channels.
Displaying your food hygiene rating on social media
This guidance sets out how to benefit from your food hygiene rating by displaying it prominently for your customers on social media.
Download your food hygiene rating for online display
There are three designs of the food hygiene rating image to suit your business’s online display requirements.
Preparing for your first food hygiene inspection
This page provides information on what a food hygiene inspection may involve. Please read all the pages in this guide to ensure you have the information you need to run your food business.
Food crime - guidance for businesses
Guidance for businesses on how to spot and prevent food crime.
Starting a food business
This guidance document is for anyone who sells or distributes food for public consumption. If you sell, cook, store, handle, prepare or distribute food for the public, you may be considered a food business
Changing your business operating model
This page contains guidance for changing the way your food business operates. Please read all the pages in this guide to ensure you have the information you need to run your food business.
Starting a food business from your home
This page provides specific information for those running a food business from home. Please read all the pages in this guide to ensure you have the information you need to run your food business.
Setting up your food business premises
This page provides information on how to choose the right premises and what facilities you need to provide in your food business. Please read all the pages in this guide to ensure you have the information you need to run your food business.
Starting your food business safely
This page provides details on the requirements you must consider when starting a food business. Please read all the pages in this guide to ensure you have the information you need to run your food business.