Food Standards Agency
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Publications 36
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Guidance: Cell-cultivated products: regulatory authorisation
A guide to the regulated products framework. This guidance explains how food regulations apply to cell-cultivated products.
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Guidance: Cell-cultivated products: toxicology and growth media assessment
Supplementary guidance for applicants submitting a cell-cultivated product dossier for market authorisation in Great Britain.
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Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland publish latest package of guidance to support innovative food businesses
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have today published a new package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products, the latest milesto...
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One arrest as online illegal ‘smokies’ targeted in NFCU operation
The Food Standard Agency's (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has taken part in a multi-agency day of action in Leicester, targeting the illegal sale of ‘smokies’ through an online business.
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Research: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) Food and You 2 report: wave 11
Trends in awareness, use and attitudes towards the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme since 2020.
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Revision of guidance for reducing the risk of vulnerable groups contracting listeriosis
We are seeking views on the clarity of the revisions made to the listeriosis guidance for health and social care settings, and on our assessment of their impact.
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Consultation on the Authorisation of 16 Regulated Products 2026
We are seeking stakeholders’ views in relation to the proposed authorisation of 16 novel foods.
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Transparency data: FSA workforce management information August 2026
Monthly report on staff numbers and costs for the Food Standards Agency.
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FSA Board supports new plans to strengthen the food safety system
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has agreed to move forward with designing plans to build a modern system that protects the public, supports businesses and keeps food safe now and in the future.
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Food Standards Agency Board meeting takes place today
The September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).
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Transparency data: Food Standards Agency Board members’ engagements: June to September 2026
The record of engagements undertaken by Food Standards Agency Board members.
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Transparency data: Food Standards Agency Business Committee meeting September 2026
Business Committee meeting held on Teams and in 64 Victoria Street London on 2 September 2026.
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Food Standards Agency Board meeting papers published for September 2026
The agenda and papers for the September 2026 Board meeting in Swansea have been published.
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Transparency data: Food Standards Agency September 2026 Board meeting
The agenda and papers for the Food Standards Agency Board meeting of 16 September 2026.
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Corporate report: Audit of allergen controls and relevant open audit actions - Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, 9th – 11th February 2026
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Guidance: Applicant guidance: SAC recruitment
Guidance for applicants interested in joining the FSA Scientific Advisory Committees and Science Council, including details of available roles and how to apply.
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Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments
Republished, closed consultation on plans to revise financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Transparency data: FSA Board Meetings
We are a non-Ministerial government department so we are governed by a Board, rather than directly by Ministers.
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Consultation on applications for authorisation of 3 CBD food products as novel foods
This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to 3 regulated product applications. The applications are for authorisation of “synthetic cannabidiol (CBD)”, “cannabi...
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Guidance: FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-India free trade agreement
Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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Transparency data: Board Members' record of attendance
Record of Attendance for FSA Board Meetings, Business Committee Meetings and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Meetings.
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Transparency data: Report from the Chair of the Food Standards Agency Business Committee: INFO 26/06/01
Business Committee report covering key organisational, operational and performance updates.
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Guidance: Importing plastic kitchenware from China and Hong Kong into Northern Ireland
How to import polyamide and melamine plastic kitchenware from China and Hong Kong into Northern Ireland.
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Official Statistics: Food and You 2: wave 11
Food and You 2 is an annual official statistic survey commissioned by the Food Standards Agency.
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Guidance: UK National Monitoring Plan sampling priorities for imported foods
National Monitoring Plan (NMP) sampling priorities for the import of products of animal origin (including pet food), and products not of animal origin.
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Guidance: Food and feed imports intelligence hub
Information on a range of border data and intelligence connected with the import of high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) and products of animal origin (POAO).
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Guidance: FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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Guidance: FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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Statutory guidance: Biotoxin and phytoplankton monitoring
The risks of marine biotoxins and phytoplankton that infect shellfish and what food businesses can do about them.
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Statutory guidance: Home slaughter of livestock: A guide to the law in England and Wales
A guide to the law in England and Wales for home slaughter of livestock.
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Guidance: Providing food at community and charity events
Guidance for volunteers and community groups on providing food safely in community settings, including registration, food hygiene and allergen requirements.
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Research: Local Authority Audit in Wales
Auditing local authority official feed and food control delivery in Wales.
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Statutory guidance: Shellfish classification
How production areas are classified, the method of treatment and how to apply for classification.
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Guidance: Packaging and labelling: legal requirements for food businesses
Legal requirements that you have to follow as a food business.