Why the FSA is stepping up to counter food misinformation and disinformation
Katie Pettifer, Chief Executive, introduces our new campaign to tackle misinformation and disinformation about food.
Katie Pettifer, Chief Executive
Why global collaboration matters for trust in food
Cymraeg Last week I had the privilege of speaking to fellow regulators from around the world at the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum in New Zealand. Speaking to an international audience responsible for food safety was a timely reminder …
Our Chief Executive's speech to the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (23 April 2026)
Chief Executive Katie Petiffer joined food regulators from around the world at the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum in New Zealand, and spoke about building trust with consumers in an uncertain world.
FSA Board to discuss latest developments on SPS agreement at March meeting
Cymraeg We’ve just published the papers for the next FSA Board meeting, which is being held on Wednesday 25 March in Weymouth. We’ll be covering a range of subjects, from future food regulation to the latest picture on foodborne disease. We will also be discussing recent developments on the FSA’s …
FSA supports trade in recycled plastics for food packaging
Cymraeg The impact that food production has on the environment is well documented. Whether it’s concerns around carbon emissions, food waste, or bio-diversity loss, there are clear warning signs that the world needs to move to a more sustainable supply …
Join us for the FSA open Board meeting – 10 December
Cymraeg The FSA’s final board meeting of the year will take place next Wednesday (10 December) at Victoria Hall, Reading. This is your opportunity to hear first-hand how we’re tackling issues that affect your food. We're discussing a range of …
Future of food regulation – Budget announcement
Cymraeg As part of this week’s Budget announcement, the FSA has been asked by the UK Government to develop a new national system of regulation for highly compliant large food businesses in England. This request from the Government builds on …
A message from FSA CEO Katie Pettifer
Cymraeg CIEH Wales Conference: Embracing change, empowering environmental health I'm constantly inspired by the dedication of environmental health professionals—people who quietly and consistently keep our communities safe. So, I was pleased to speak at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s …
Update on the next FSA Board meeting
Cymraeg I hope you’ve had a good summer. For the FSA it’s been a busy few weeks since our last update to stakeholders, with some welcome announcements on our work to regulate the CBD market and the on-going fight against food crime. At …
Stakeholder update: Glycerol in slush ice drinks warning
Cymraeg Following a recent Board decision, we’ve just launched a new campaign to warn parents and caregivers about the potential health risks that slush ice drinks, or 'slushies', can pose to young children when they contain glycerol. Glycerol is a …