Food Fact Check: CBD safety and health claims
Food Fact Check: CBD safety and health claims
Food Fact Check: Chris Stockdale, Head of CBD policy and Max Tollitt, Senior Policy Advisor, CBD Policy answers questions about CBD.
10 years of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and me
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Hardeep Kang, Food Hygiene Rating Scheme - Delivery Support Officer, Posted on:
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Food Hygiene Ratings
Before joining the FSA Hardeep Kang spent 16 years working as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in various Local Authorities in England. Here's her experience of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, as it celebrates 10 years.
Personal highlights from 10 years of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
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Food Hygiene Ratings, Our mission, Partners
From a snowy launch in Bluewater Shopping Centre to being mentioned on Coronation Street, here's the highlights of the first 10 years of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme from Catriona Stewart, Head of Compliance and Standards Unit.
Join our Science Advisory Committees
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Dr Catriona McCallion, Science Strategy and Assurance Team, Posted on:
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Science
Our Science Advisory Committees members are appointed from a wide range of disciplines and include specialist academics, experienced practitioners and consumer representatives. We're currently looking for new members. Apply now.
How social science can help us understand food in a digital world
Following on from our Understanding Food in a Digital World event, Michelle Patel, Head of Social Science, reflects on the day's findings and discusses digital innovation and emerging food trends.
Get involved with IID3 - Infectious Intestinal Disease in the Community study
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Dr Erin Lewis, Research Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator and Katy Rosser, Microbiological Risk Assessor, Posted on:
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Foodborne disease
A look at how to get involved with our upcoming major study of infectious intestinal disease in the UK.
Milestones from 20 years at the Food Standards Agency
As the FSA marks 20 years since its foundation, Steve Wearne, who has been with the agency since its inception, reflects on his highlights and milestones from that time which have shaped the food space.
Making omega-3 fish oils in GM Camelina
In our latest Food for Thought seminar, Professor Johnathon Napier shares his research in plant biotechnology and the potential impacts of genetically modified Omega 3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 LC-PUFAs) and omega 3 fish oils.
Why is Black History Month important? A personal view
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Sushma Acharya, Head of Policy and Strategy for Food Hypersensitivity, Posted on:
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People
Sushma Acharya reflects on the evolving place of Black History Month in modern society, and what she will take from the celebrations at the FSA this October.
Understanding the risk of food crime
The Food Standards Agency remains cautious and alert to current and future challenges in the food supply chain. Head of the National Food Crime Unit, Darren Davies, shares the work of the unit and the implications of the recent Food Crime Strategic Assessment.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the food chain
In our latest Food for Thought seminar, Dr Edward Haynes (Fera) and Dr Erin Lewis (Food Standards Agency) explore the impact of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the agrifood chain.