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Why meat inspections matter - and how we’re making sure they stay effective

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Why meat inspections matter - and how we’re making sure they stay effective

Cymraeg When you buy meat - whether it’s from your local butcher, supermarket or farmers’ market - you expect it to be safe and produced to high welfare standards. Trust is essential for the meat industry to thrive, and at …

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’Get comfortable with being uncomfortable’ - FSA in NI’s Boardroom Apprentice reflects on her first few months

Posted by: Catherine Hardy, Communications Manager (Northern Ireland), Posted on: 4 January 2023 - Categories: People
(left to right): NIFAC Chairperson Colm McKenna, NI Boardroom Apprentice Judith Hanvey and Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA.

FSA in Northern Ireland’s Boardroom Apprentice Judith Hanvey shares her latest update.

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Living with a Food Hypersensitivity in the UK - the costs and the impact on a person’s quality of life

Posted by: Nicholas Daniel, Economics Advisor, Posted on: 15 December 2022 - Categories: Allergy
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Nicholas Daniel discusses findings from two research reports commissioned by the FSA which help understand the economic and societal costs of living with a Food Hypersensitivity.

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2022 - A year in FSA science

Posted by: Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser, Posted on: 2 December 2022 - Categories: Science
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Professor Robin May, FSA Chief Scientific Adviser reflects on the FSA’s commitment to science and the work delivered throughout 2022.

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Chair's stakeholder update - School Food Standards Compliance pilot announced

Posted by: Professor Susan Jebb, FSA Chair, Posted on: 29 November 2022 - Categories: Our mission
Professor Susan Jebb, Food Standards Agency Chair, March 2022

FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb shares news on the School Food Standards Compliance pilot which is running across 18 participating local authorities in England.

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PATH-SAFE: Improving the detection and tracking of foodborne disease and antimicrobial resistance

Posted by: Dr Shona O’Rourke, PATH-SAFE Research Programme Manager, Posted on: 24 November 2022 - Categories: Foodborne disease, Science
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To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 , here's the latest on our Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment programme.

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Cost of living: supporting food charities and businesses to deliver food you can trust

Posted by: Katie Pettifer, Chief Executive, Posted on: 15 November 2022 - Categories: Business guidance, Our mission
FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb and Katie Pettifer at Fareshare in Newcastle

Katie Pettifer, Director of Strategy and Regulatory Compliance, introduces our new guidance to help community food charities keep food safe.

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Chair's Stakeholder Update - October

Posted by: Professor Susan Jebb, FSA Chair, Posted on: 31 October 2022 - Categories: Business guidance, Our mission
Professor Susan Jebb, Food Standards Agency Chair, March 2022

Hear the latest from FSA Chair, Professor Susan Jebb

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FSA in NI's first Boardroom Apprentice

Posted by: Catherine Hardy, Communications Manager (Northern Ireland), Posted on: 24 October 2022 - Categories: People
(left to right): NIFAC Chairperson Colm McKenna, NI Boardroom Apprentice Judith Hanvey and Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA.

Judith Hanvey will attend four Board meetings a year as part of the 12-month Boardroom Apprentice scheme.

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Emily Miles' stakeholder update - Safer takeaways and the power of online platforms

Posted by: Emily Miles, Chief Executive, Posted on: 18 October 2022 - Categories: Food Hygiene Ratings, Our mission, Partners
Emily Miles, Food Standards Agency Chief Executive, March 2022

The FSA has worked with three of the biggest online platforms, Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo to develop a new Food Safety Charter.

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Black History Month: My Journey In Science

Posted by: Priscilla Wanjiru, Regulated Products Risk Assessor, Posted on: 7 October 2022 - Categories: People
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"I would advise anyone that it is never too late to pursue what you love, even in science. However, encouraging STEM subjects helps cultivate and steer towards achieving this. Having the foundation laid at an early age is helpful."

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