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Emily Miles on regulating CBD
FSA’s Chief Executive Officer speaks up about the challenges of CBD validation and offers clear guidance over next steps.
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The FSA Takeaway
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A new strategy for a new era
Food Standard Agency (FSA) Chair, Professor Susan Jebb, introduces Food You Can Trust – the FSA’s new five-year strategy that comes in response to the evolving food climate.
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Home-based food sellers must register with their local authority
Since Covid, there has been an increasing number of home-based food sellers, but many have failed to recognise their role as a business placing consumers at risk.
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Food online – what’s been happening?
Ordering food has never been easier, but with so many options, what are consumers looking for when making purchases online? Michelle Patel explores.
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The May Contain Consultation
What is the May Contain Consultation and why are we encouraging businesses to respond to the March deadline? Ben Rayer from the FSA’s Food Hypersensitivity Team explains.
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Be vigilant this Christmas – steps to avoid food fraud
As companies work to meet seasonal demands, the risk of food fraud increases. Here’s some simple steps you can take to remain vigilant, according to NFCU’s Steve Smith.
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We need standardisation on eco-labelling
Professor Robin May discusses the advantages of eco-labelling in the drive for a more sustainable food system, but calls for a standardised approach to avoid consumer confusion.
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UK attitudes towards healthy and sustainable diets
Michelle Patel outlines the results of the Food Standards Agency’s survey around Britain’s stance on health, environmentally friendly food and who should be taking the reins.
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FSA responds to Government gene editing plans
Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), addresses the Government’s recent announcement on the future of gene editing in food.
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A message from the FSA’s new Chair
The FSA’s new Chair, Susan Jebb, discusses her ideas about the agency’s role in helping deliver the government’s vision for a reformed food system.
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Down with foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance!
Following the announcement of £19.2 million for a cross-government surveillance project to protect public health, the FSA’s Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Robin May explains why it is needed.
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What’s eating away at UK consumers?
Following the publication of ‘Wave 2’ from its ‘Food and You 2’ survey, the FSA’s Lucy King highlights the key learnings.
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UK consumers give FSA their views on genome edited food
Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Scientific Advisor, Robin May, discusses the newly published ‘Consumer perceptions of genome edited food’ report, ahead of DEFRA’s announcement of next steps for the regulation of genetic technologies.
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Understanding Natasha’s Law
FSA offers to help food businesses prepare for upcoming changes to allergen labelling laws - known as Natasha's Law.
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FSA serves up COVID-19 consumer insights report
Helen Heard, Senior Social Science Research Officer, shares insight on the consumer impact of the pandemic as the monthly COVID-19 Consumer Tracker completes its 12th wave.
