food standards
High levels of acrylamide found in 10% of UK baby biscuits
According to a new study, 10% of biscuits for infants and young children surveyed on sale in the UK have high levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen.
Sandwich initiative
Food waste was high on the agenda in 2016 and this year has kicked off with another UK breakthrough following an agreement between government agencies and the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association (BSA), which will see thousands of tonnes of food destined to go to waste become available to charities instead.
Consumers warned about MDA Products’ frozen meat and fish
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning consumers not to eat a number of food products, mainly frozen fish and chicken, supplied by MDA Products, as they have been repackaged in an unapproved establishment and therefore may be unsafe.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
The big freeze
The countdown to Christmas Day can often be a busy and stressful time. According to research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), 43 per cent of people feel that buying presents is the main worry, while cooking Christmas dinner comes second, along with family arguments.
FSA publishes review of AMR evidence
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a systematic review of the available evidence on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food.
FDF rising star shortlisted in national Associations Awards
Dominic Goudie, policy manager for exports, trade and supply chain at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has been shortlisted in the Young Association Executive of the Year category at the national Associations Awards.
NFCU review published
A review carried out by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recommended that the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) should be given additional powers and resources to boost its ability to tackle food crime and protect consumers.
Businesses urged to protect themselves against fraud
The food and drink industry is being urged to better protect itself against fraud in order to safeguard its businesses and consumers.
Majority of Scots don’t follow healthy eating recommendations
While most people in Scotland are aware of healthy eating recommendations, the majority do not follow them, says Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Foodborne viruses: EFSA report
EFSA has published a report on the outcomes of a scientific workshop on foodborne viruses.
FSS responds to BBC Good Food Nation survey
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has welcomed reports of an increase in healthy snacking on fresh fruit and the number of people preparing meals from scratch.
FSA looks at role of food in antimicrobial resistance
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) chief scientific adviser Professor Guy Poppy has published the latest edition of his Science Report, examining the science behind antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and presenting the latest findings around the role that food plays in the problem.
E.coli outbreak forces full recall of Errington Cheese products
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) issued a food alert for action (FAFA) for all products produced by Errington Cheese on 14 September.
FSS E. coli outbreak update
As of 5 September 2016, the Incident Management Team investigating the E. coli outbreak linked to certain batches of Dunsyre Blue cheese declared the outbreak to be over.