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A message from FSA Chair Susan Jebb

Posted by: Professor Susan Jebb, FSA Chair, Posted on: 16 October 2025 - Categories: Our mission
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Driving innovation in food safety: launching the FSA’s Market Access Innovation Research Programme

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Safety of Nitrates and Nitrites as Food Additives

Posted by: Dr James Cooper, Deputy Director of Food Policy, Posted on: 1 October 2025 - Categories: Science
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Our role at the FSA is to put people first. That means being transparent about the risks in our food, and providing you with clear, science-based information to help you make informed choices about foods you eat. A good example …

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