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Get involved with IID3 - Infectious Intestinal Disease in the Community study

Posted by: Dr Erin Lewis, Research Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator and Katy Rosser, Microbiological Risk Assessor, Posted on: 28 October 2020 - Categories: Foodborne disease
Infectious intestinal disease

A look at how to get involved with our upcoming major study of infectious intestinal disease in the UK.

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Milestones from 20 years at the Food Standards Agency

Posted by: Steve Wearne, Director of Global Affairs, Posted on: 21 October 2020 - Categories: Our mission
Steve Wearne

As the FSA marks 20 years since its foundation, Steve Wearne, who has been with the agency since its inception, reflects on his highlights and milestones from that time which have shaped the food space.

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Making omega-3 fish oils in GM Camelina

Posted by: Food for Thought, Posted on: 15 October 2020 - Categories: Science
GM fish oil

In our latest Food for Thought seminar, Professor Johnathon Napier shares his research in plant biotechnology and the potential impacts of genetically modified Omega 3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 LC-PUFAs) and omega 3 fish oils.

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Why is Black History Month important? A personal view

Posted by: Sushma Acharya, Head of Policy and Strategy for Food Hypersensitivity, Posted on: 6 October 2020 - Categories: People

Sushma Acharya reflects on the evolving place of Black History Month in modern society, and what she will take from the celebrations at the FSA this October.

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Understanding the risk of food crime

Posted by: Darren Davies, Head of National Food Crime Unit, Posted on: 2 October 2020 - Categories: Our mission
Food crime strategic assessment

The Food Standards Agency remains cautious and alert to current and future challenges in the food supply chain. Head of the National Food Crime Unit, Darren Davies, shares the work of the unit and the implications of the recent Food Crime Strategic Assessment.

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