Policy

Raw drinking milk hygiene guidance

Business guidance on raw drinking milk and raw cream and outline of current controls, milk hygiene guidance and testing milk for antibiotic residues.

Importing products of non-animal origin

Explains the legal requirements that food businesses who import products of non-animal origin into GB must comply with.

General food law

Whether you work in a food business or you are a consumer interested in food law, there are general requirements which you need to be aware of.

Importing and exporting wine

Guidance on the measures you must take in order to import and export wine legally into or from the UK.

Safer food, better business (SFBB)

Food safety management procedures for small businesses.

Food hygiene for your business

Food hygiene requirements for your business.

Healthier food reformulation

An overview of the Making Food Better programme.

Allergen guidance for institutional caterers

Guidance on allergens for caterers in schools, hospitals and care homes.

BPA in plastic

What bisphenol A (BPA) is and the research and evidence that supports our understanding of BPA.

Saturated fat

In Northern Ireland, we define the policy for consumers and the food industry on saturated fat. The Eating Well, Choosing Better is a programme designed to make healthy choices easy for consumers in Northern Ireland.

Salmonella

What salmonella is and how to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

FSA Chief Executive’s speech to the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference 2025

FSA Chief Executive Katie Pettifer addressed the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference 2025 on Tuesday 4 March. Speaking to an audience representing farming, manufacturing, cold storage, distribution, packaging and retailing in Northern Ireland, Katie spoke about food safety and standards in a fast-changing world.

Food Hygiene Ratings Steering Group

The UK-wide Food Hygiene Ratings Steering Group was set up to provide advice and guidance on the development of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme which was introduced in 2010.

Engagement and consultations

Our approach to consultations is explained in this policy statement, which informs how we seek and take into account views when we make legislation, guidance and policy decisions.

Jessica Williams - Welsh Food Advisory Committee member

Outlines the professional history of our Board Members and gives details of any business interests they may have in order to ensure transparency.

Ciaran McCartan - Member of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of the members of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee.

Dr Lynne McMullan - Member of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of the members of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee.

Cathal McDonnell - Member of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of the members of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee.

Georgia Taylor– Welsh Food Advisory Committee member

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of our Welsh Food Advisory Committee members.

Helen Taylor – Welsh Food Advisory Committee member

Outlines the professional history and qualifications of our Welsh Food Advisory Committee members.

Peter Price - Board member for Wales and Chair of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee

Outlines the professional history of our Board Members and gives details of any business interests they may have in order to ensure transparency.

Equality and diversity

Outlining our commitment to equality and diversity policies.

Dr Ruth Hussey CB, OBE, DL - Deputy Chair

Outlines the professional history of our Board Members and gives details of any business interests they may have in order to ensure transparency.