The urgency of eco-labelling in light of COP26
Food Standards Agency Chief Scientist, Robin May, explains why urgent progress is needed on unified eco-labelling system for food in the UK as world leaders meet for COP26.
Celebrating Black History Month 2021 at the Food Standards Agency
As Black History Month 2021 draws to a close, Freddie Lachhman, Transaction Officer at the Food Standards Agency, reflects on this year’s events.
The Global Food Safety Incidents and Emergency Response Conference 2021
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Philip Randles, Head of Incidents and Resilience, Posted on:
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Foodborne disease, Our mission
Reflections on the Global Food Safety Incidents and Emergency Response (GFSIER) Conference 2021 and its significance for international collaboration, by Head of Incidents and Resilience, Philip Randles.
Emily Miles' stakeholder update - Help for millions with food allergies
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles discusses a new allergen labelling law, known as Natasha's Law, and the launch of the UK Anaphylaxis Registry.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on handwashing
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Foodborne disease, Hygiene
On Global Handwashing Day, Helen Heard shares the findings of a new report into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on handwashing attitudes and behaviours.
The launch of the UK Anaphylaxis Registry and its importance for UK consumers
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Dr Paul Turner, Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at Imperial College London and Ayah Wafi, Allergen Risk Assessor, Posted on:
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Allergy
The UK Anaphylaxis Registry has been launched today at the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology annual conference today. The registry will help us understand more about accidental allergic reactions to food. Dr Paul Turner and Ayah Wafi explain more.
Emily Miles' stakeholder update - a new report on food standards
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles discusses plans for a new report on UK food standards.
Strategic surveillance and food signal prioritisation
Jesús Alvarez-Piñera, Head of Data, provides insight on the development of the Signal Prioritisation dashboard, a horizon scanning application that proactively identifies emerging global food safety hazards that may pose a risk to public health in the UK.
How Greggs prepared for the new Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) food legislation
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Claire Florey, Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Manager at Greggs, Posted on:
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Business guidance, Case studies
Claire Florey, Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs Manager at Greggs discusses the learnings from their preparation for the PPDS change and shares examples that might be of help to smaller businesses.
Chair’s stakeholder message - welcoming the National Food Strategy
Our new Chair Susan Jebb takes over this edition of the FSA’s stakeholder update to discuss the National Food Strategy and delivering on the government’s vision for food policy.
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