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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.
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FSA’s flagship survey shows food affordability concerns have risen
The latest wave of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Food and You 2 survey, conducted between April and July 2023, shows that respondents’ concerns over food affordability continued to rise to the highest level since the survey began.
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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.
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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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Food Standards Agency Report Shows Children's Menus Need Improvement
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed the results of research undertaken in partnership with local councils, into children’s meals served in restaurants in Northern Ireland.
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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.
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Highlights from March 2024 FSA Board Meeting
Discussions on regulated products reform and foodborne disease policy
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Food Standards Agency confirms fish caught from Lough Neagh is safe to eat
Testing finds fish from Lough Neagh safe to eat as the FSA lifts precautionary food safety advice for recreational anglers.
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March 2024 FSA Board Meeting
The March 2024 FSA Board meeting takes place today at 9.00am
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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.
