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FSA issues urgent caffeine consumption guidance following fatal overdose incident
Consumers advised to monitor caffeine intake from supplements as food standards bodies highlight risks of high doses.
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FSA launches consultation into authorisation of regulated products
The FSA and FSS have shared that they are seeking feedback on two proposed changes regarding the way the regulated products are authorised.
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FSA and FSS call on government to address staff shortages
The 2022 “Our Food” report has warned that staff shortages could make it harder to identify food safety threats.
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Regulators slash CBD recommended intake
The FSA and the FSS have made changes to their CBD intake guidance, dropping the recommended amount to 10mg of cannabidiol CBD per day.
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FSS launches food crime protection tool for businesses
Food Standards Scotland has unveiled its new online tool that it claims may prevent them becoming a victim of food crime.
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FSA and FSS launch new application system for regulated products
The FSA and FSS have launched a new system for regulated products to "help businesses through the authorisation process".
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Food safety in a post-Brexit UK
Erik Millstone examines the precarious nature of food safety in the UK after the Brexit referendum and points out that prevention is always better than cure.
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What do UK consumers think about precision bred food?
A research project by the FSA and FSS has revealed what UK consumers think about precision bred food. Find out more here…
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Defra launches bread and flour consultation launched in the UK
The consultation will look at changing the bread and flour regulations that have been in place for more than 20 years, but some in the baking sector think it does not go far enough.
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Vulnerable warned over Listeria monocytogenes outbreak
UK health authorities are concerned that some vulnerable consumers are at risk of Listeriosis, which can be more serious for some groups of people.
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FSA to launch edible insect consultation
The FSA will conduct an insect protein consultation, with brands being asked to submit applications before December 2023 in order to stay on shop shelves.
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UK food safety authorities identify key threats to food standards
The two UK food standards authorities have identified the biggest risks to food safety, but overall they conclude that food standards have been maintained despite the challenges of the past 18 months.
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Another UK supermarket is restricting sales of cooking oil
Further restrictions on UK shoppers are in place after Tesco was reported to be the third supermarket to limit sales of cooking oil.
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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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PPDS law to come into effect in Scotland in October
Food Standards Scotland says it has consulted with the Scottish food industry on the new legislation, which will come into effect in October following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse in 2016.
