Weighing the evidence – a new framework for assessing external evidence
Professor Peter Gregory explains the FSA’s new scientific framework for assessing third party evidence and how it will be used.
Emily Miles’ stakeholder update - consumer insights, regulatory reform, and World Food Safety Day
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles discusses World Food Safety Day, gives an update on the FSA’s regulatory reform programme, and reflects on the latest consumer insight.
What the updated approach for shellfish harvesting areas means for industry and consumers
Rebecca Sudworth, Director of Policy, reflects on the work we’ve been doing to help shellfish businesses adjust to the new relationship with the EU. She explains some changes that have been made to our approach for classifying shellfish harvesting areas and what this means for businesses and consumers.
Comparing international meat production methods
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Rick Mumford, Deputy Director, Science Evidence and Research, Deputy CSA, Posted on:
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Foodborne disease, Science
With the publication of Assessment Comparing Meat Production Processes In Selected Countries, Rick Mumford, considers what the report tells us about international meat production methods and food standards.
Emily Miles’ stakeholder update – shellfish, next Board meeting, and a preferred candidate for Chair
In the first in a new series of regular updates to stakeholders, FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles shares recent action on inspections, support for shellfish businesses and a post-COVID-19 recovery plan for local authorities.
Reflections on the FSA Allergy Symposium 2021
Chief Executive Emily Miles reflects on the learnings from this year's Allergy Symposium and how discussions around precautionary allergen labelling and a potential Food Allergy Safety Scheme connect with the FSA's commitment to food hypersensitive consumers.
Food and You 2: Wave 1 - What we've learnt
Following the recent publication of the first wave of our new flagship social research survey, Food and You 2, Lucy King explains how we gather the data and what it tells us about consumers’ behaviours on food issues.
Our Food Hypersensitivity Strategy and commitment to consumers
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Sushma Acharya, Head of Policy and Strategy for Food Hypersensitivity, Posted on:
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Allergy
Ahead of the 2021 Food Hypersensitivity Symposium, Sushma Acharya looks at how we’re working to make the UK a place where food is safe, where allergy information can be trusted and where food hypersensitive consumers are included in our food culture.
From beehive to jar - Honey authenticity explained
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Rick Mumford, Deputy Director, Science Evidence and Research, Deputy CSA, Posted on:
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Science
Ever wondered how you can be sure the honey you're eating is the real thing? Rick Mumford explains the honey supply chain, the risk of honey fraud, and the technology helping to protect honey authenticity.
Managing your allergy anxiety when eating out
As part of the #SpeakUpForAllergies campaign, Daniel Kelly, podcast host and founder of allergy awareness blog, May Contain, shares his experience of managing anxiety when eating out with a food allergy.
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