This report presents the findings from the evaluation of the pilot programme that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has completed to test a proposed food standards delivery model as part of the Achieving Business Compliance (ABC) programme.
Between January and March 2023, the FSA Regulatory Audit team delivered a second programme of assessments of local authorities performance against the requirements of the COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
A survey of health and social care setting food businesses on implementation of the FSA Listeriosis Guidance
This research study collected the views of Food Business Operators themselves and it is intended to support the rollout of the OTP programme, and the implementation of Official Controls.
The FSA/FSS have undertaken an assessment of application RP 1194 for a change in the steviol glycoside specification in the United Kingdom to include a new manufacturing method for steviol glycosides including Rebaudioside M, from Sweegen, Inc.
In December 2021, the FSA commissioned Ipsos MORI to conduct an online survey to understand consumer awareness and perceptions of alternative, or novel, sources of protein.
This project aims to reduce food allergy alerts by developing a software to help food businesses ensure accurate declaration of food allergens. It will provide a systematic determination of undeclared food allergens to enable food businesses to improve their food allergen management and enhance food traceability along the supply chain.
Research into how food business operators in the meat, wine and dairy sectors views the FSA and its Official Controls.
Report summaries on the findings of the first two phases of the review into the capacity, capability and governance of the UK official food and feed laboratory system.
Research study among small and medium-sized (SME) food businesses (FBOs) to measure awareness of and compliance with food safety guidelines and regulations.
This research aimed to understand business’ awareness of available information, perceived relevance and appeal of information, impact of materials currently used, format and channel preferences for guidance and identify any gaps in existing support and priorities for alteration.
We commissioned a research project to determine the awareness and understanding of the guidance among food businesses and local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The research aimed to develop the evidence base to inform the modernisation of the intervention rating schemes set out in the Food Law Code of Practice to reflect the complex changing nature of the food industry and the changes in the socio-economic circumstances facing local authorities and help deliver the FSA strategic objectives.
This desk study has identified the options for delivering a safe and hygienic production of smoked skin on sheep meat and delivered a number of recommendations on areas that merit further research.
The aim of this project was to research accredited assurance schemes and their effectiveness in the targeting of risk-based inspections, with particular focus on imported food controls at UK ports of entry.
The aim of this study was to investigate how the balance has changed between routine sampling and surveillance conducted by UK Public Health Authorities (PHAs) and Local Authorities (LAs), to evaluate whether there is an increased possibility for incidents or emerging risks to go undetected at UK borders due to a decline in surveillance sampling.
A workshop was held to identify challenges, solutions and potential areas for future work in the Agri-Food sector, specifically official controls in meat establishments
This research project assessed the practicality and usefulness of sampling proficiency tests within the food sector.