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Building blocks for better food regulation

A grocery store fridge filled with lots of food and drinks. Photo by Jose Fabula on Unsplash.

Cymraeg Today we are hosting leaders and experts from across the food system to listen to their views on how food regulation could evolve so that it works for consumers and businesses in the future.  Views gathered today will build …

Helping to create an environment where businesses can thrive with NFCU’s new powers

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Cymraeg New powers for the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) mark a significant milestone in the team’s tenth year and coincide with the 25th anniversary of the FSA. Consumer confidence in the safety and authenticity of food remains high, which …

British Science Week 2025: Adapting to the changing food landscape

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British Science Week 2025: Adapting to the changing food landscape

Cymraeg British Science Week runs this year from 7th to 16th March. This is a celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths run by the British Science Association. Each year has a different theme, with this year's theme being ‘change …

Stakeholder update: FSA Board asks for further discussions on a new form of national level regulation for supermarkets in England 

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Professor Susan Jebb, Food Standards Agency Chair, March 2022

Cymraeg The FSA Board met on Wednesday 18 September 2024 to discuss a range of issues including FSA science, animal welfare, allergen labelling, and proposals for a phased approach towards a new form of food hygiene regulation for large, national …

Explaining National Level Regulation proposals

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Parked trollies outside a supermarket at night

Cymraeg The food system has undergone dramatic changes in recent years. New technology, changing consumer habits, and global events like the pandemic have all impacted the way the food industry does business. At the FSA we need to ensure the …