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The effect of COVID-19 prevention measures on Infectious Intestinal Diseases

Posted by: Darren Holland, Lead Operational Research Adviser, Posted on: 11 September 2024 - Categories: Science
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COVID-19 changed many of our eating habits and behaviours. It also provided a unique opportunity for us to study how restrictions influenced the transmission of Infectious Intestinal Disease (IID).

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How we continue to support local authorities through challenging times

Posted by: Katie Pettifer, Chief Executive, Posted on: 22 June 2023 - Categories: Our mission, Partners
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FSA Director of Strategy and Regulatory Compliance Katie Pettifer explains how the FSA is continuing to support local authorities through challenging times.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on handwashing

Posted by: Helen Heard, Senior Social Science Research Officer, Posted on: 15 October 2021 - Categories: Foodborne disease, Hygiene
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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.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science - A personal story

Posted by: Amie Adkin, Head of Risk Assessment, Posted on: 11 February 2021 - Categories: People, Science
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To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Amie Adkin, Head of Risk Assessment at the FSA, shares her experiences of a storied career in food, risk analysis and leading in science.

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The Science Council's Triennial Report and how it guides our work

Posted by: Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser, Posted on: 5 February 2021 - Categories: Science
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As the Science Council publishes its three-year review, our Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Robin May reflects on how the council’s insight has made a difference to our work.

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How social science can help us understand food in a digital world

Posted by: Michelle Patel, Deputy Director, Analysis and Insight, Posted on: 19 November 2020 - Categories: Science
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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.

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