Update 3: FSA and FSS issue further guidance on the use of oils as ingredient substitutions
Further information is being issued about vegetable oil substitutions and product labelling as a result of the Ukraine conflict.
Business guidance
Guidance on health and identification marks that apply from 1 January 2024
Guidance on the health and identification marks that must be applied to products of animal origin (POAO), such as meat, egg products, fish, cheese and milk.
Allergen information for pre-packed and loose foods
There is specific information for different types of food including pre-packed and loose foods.
Allergen labelling for food manufacturers
How to label allergens and avoid allergen-cross contamination when producing pre-packed food.
Nutrition labelling
It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.
Animal feed additives
Requirements for the authorisation and marketing of feed additives, and a list of feed additives under withdrawal.
Importing fruit and vegetables
Guidance on what a higher risk product is, labelling, packaging, chemical safety and controls on plant health.
Wine labelling
Guidance on the labelling requirements wine must meet to be sold in the UK.
Packaging and labelling
Legal requirements that you have to follow as a food business.
Consumer guidance
Best before and use-by dates
It is important to understand best before and use-by dates on food labels to keep food safe and to help reduce food waste. Food may contain bacteria, and if stored for too long or at the wrong temperature can cause food poisoning.
Genetically modified foods
Information about genetically modified (GM) foods and how we assess the safety and labelling requirements of these products.