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.
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.
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.
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) and Food Standard Scotland (FSS) have today published their 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment.
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.
One woman has been fined after pleading guilty following a successful prosecution by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for intentionally obstructing an National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officer during an unannounced visit
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.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) launch new system for Regulated Products.
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.
FSA & FSS launch major evidence-led review of the UK food system
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.
New law introduced to extend labelling requirements for people with food allergies and intolerances
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.
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.
This guidance sets out how to benefit from your food hygiene rating by displaying it prominently for your customers on social media.
There are three designs of the food hygiene rating image to suit your business’s online display requirements.
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.
Guidance for businesses on how to spot and prevent food crime.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.