Further arrest made in Wales in FSA food crime investigation
The arrest in Wales is part of a wider investigation into suspected illegal and unsafe meat by FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU)
Five arrested as part of FSA food crime investigation
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) finds unsafe and potentially illegal meat in vans.
FSA operation on suspected food fraud results in one arrest
The FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has carried out a joint operation with West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire police forces in relation to suspected food fraud, involving the creation of potentially fraudulent documents that enable movement of cattle, and the likely adverse impact on the food chain.
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.
Welsh Food Advisory Committee themed meeting - 22 October 2024
The Welsh Food Advisory Committee of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is holding its next meeting on Tuesday 22 October 2024. This will be a themed meeting on Exploring Regulation.
The Food Standards Agency launches consultation to help develop consistent approach to allergen labelling in the out-of-home sector
The FSA is seeking views on new guidance for providing allergen information for people when eating out.
September 2024 FSA Board Meeting
The September 2024 FSA Board meeting takes place today at 9.00am
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.
Welsh Food Advisory Committee themed meeting - 16 July 2024
The Welsh Food Advisory Committee of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is holding its next meeting via Teams on Tuesday 16 July 2024. This will be a themed meeting focussing on Incidents and Resilience.
FSA’s National Food Crime Unit investigation results in a £50,000 fine for food business which faked disease certificates
A food business owner has been fined following a successful prosecution by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). An investigation by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit, working with Heart of the South West Trading Standards, found evidence he had falsified Salmonella testing certificates.
Professor Susan Jebb to continue as FSA Chair
The Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Professor Susan Jebb, has had her appointment extended, having previously indicated her intention to stand down.
Consultation launched on proposed reforms to the regulated products authorisation process
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are seeking views on two proposed changes to the way we authorise regulated products. These changes will help us keep pace with innovation in the food industry, giving consumers a better choice of safe food.
Highlights from March 2024 FSA Board Meeting
Discussions on regulated products reform and foodborne disease policy
March 2024 FSA Board Meeting
The March 2024 FSA Board meeting takes place today at 9.00am
FSA successfully prosecutes abattoir for serious breaches of food safety
An abattoir in Greater Manchester has been ordered to pay substantial fines after being convicted of eleven food safety charges.
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.
FSA Board meeting papers published for March 2024
The agenda and papers for the March 2024 Board meeting have been published.
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FSA Scientific Advisory Committees welcome 20 new members
The Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Professor Susan Jebb has announced the appointment of 20 new independent experts as members of the FSA’s Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs). This is made up of 19 full members, and 1 Chairperson.
Professor Susan Jebb to leave the FSA at the end of June
The Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Professor Susan Jebb, is to step down on 30 June 2024 at the end of her three-year term of office.
FSA prosecutes production manager who obstructed an NFCU officer
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
FSA welcomes custodial sentence in food crime case
Three men have been sentenced after successful prosecutions by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following a North Wales Police investigation into £300,000 chicken theft and fraud in North Wales.
FSA publishes its Annual Report and Accounts for 2022/23
Today we published our Consolidated, Westminster, Wales and Northern Ireland Annual Report and Accounts for the past financial year. These cover our performance and activities in 2022/23 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Open Meeting of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee – 6 February 2024
The Welsh Food Advisory Committee of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is holding its next open meeting in Cardiff on Tuesday 6 February 2024. This will be a themed meeting focussing on Regulated Products reform.
Timothy Riley is appointed Food Standards Agency Deputy Chair
The Secretary of State for Health has announced the appointment of Timothy Riley as Deputy Chair of the Food Standards Agency. His appointment begins on 1 January 2024 for three years.