Food Standards Agency

How we follow the science – meet our Scientific Advisory Committees

Alisha Barfield, Science Strategy and Assurance Team, 25 August 2020 - Science

An introduction to our Scientific Advisory Committees and the role they play in making sure our advice and decisions are evidence-based and driven by science.

The Mussel Pod - Norfolk mussel farmer moves their street-food business to keep afloat

Here to Help, 20 August 2020 - Case studies

As part of our Here to Help series of case studies, an interview with Thomas, mussel farmer and owner of The Mussel Pod. Thomas shares how his business has adapted during COVID-19 and how they have prepared for the next 6 months.

Horizon scanning and the food system

Michelle Patel, Deputy Director, Analysis and Insight, 13 August 2020 - Science

How has COVID-19 impacted consumer food habits? Head of Social Science Michelle Patel reflects on our latest horizon scanning report.

Chris's Fish 'n' Chips - Local chippy adapts to home delivery

Here to Help, 13 August 2020 - Case studies

As part of our Here to Help series of case studies, an interview with Strad, owner of Chris's Fish 'n' Chips, Barwell, on adapting their business to home delivery during COVID-19 and meeting customer demand.

Comparing international food standards

Rick Mumford, Deputy Director, Science Evidence and Research, Deputy CSA, 31 July 2020 - Foodborne disease

Rick Mumford considers what a recently published report assessing how food poisoning is estimated in different countries can tell us about comparing international food standards.