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FSA annual reports shows rise in incidents and recalls

By News Desk on January 26, 2023

The number of food incidents, recalls and cases of four pathogens went up over a 12-month period, according to the latest published data.

The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) annual report and accounts covers performance and…

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Scottish food agency cuts work due to lack of resources

By News Desk on December 14, 2022

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has proposed a raft of changes to planned work because of a gap in resources.

Plans cover the agency’s priorities for 2023 to 2024 financial year and beyond. Areas have been…

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UK food microbiology lab notes less contact with the EU

By News Desk on November 13, 2022

The United Kingdom leaving the European Union has resulted in reduced communication between UK and EU food networks, according to a new report.

The annual report covers work of the UK’s national reference laboratory (NRL)…

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FSA struggling with skills gap post-Brexit says report

By News Desk on October 17, 2022

Authorities such as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are struggling with a skills gap after the United Kingdom left the European Union, according to a report.

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee said there…

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Scottish agency concerned about UK’s move on EU laws

By Joe Whitworth on September 27, 2022

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has warned of major food safety and standards risks if the United Kingdom scraps certain European rules.

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill covers more than 2,400 pieces of EU…

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Local authority resources and lab capability on Scotland’s food standards agenda

By News Desk on July 8, 2022

The pressures on local authorities and food laboratories were among the issues discussed at the latest Food Standards Scotland (FSS) board meeting.

One plan to resolve the situation is for a nationally funded official laboratory…

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UK reviews COVID and Brexit impact on food standards

By Joe Whitworth on June 30, 2022

A reduction in food business inspections and the delay in full import controls are two major issues identified by a recent report on food standards.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) report…

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FSA dealing with staffing and data gaps after Brexit

By Joe Whitworth on May 22, 2022

Recruitment and a loss of access to data and networks are some of the challenges facing the Food Standards Agency now that the UK has left the EU, according to a report by the National…
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UK delays full checks on EU food imports — again

By Joe Whitworth on May 2, 2022

Checks on certain food imports from Europe have been delayed once more by the government in the United Kingdom.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, Brexit opportunities minister, said the approach will be revised before coming into force by…
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British agencies propose changes to import checks

By News Desk on April 24, 2022

Food agencies in Great Britain are looking at changing the rate of checks on certain products being imported into the region.

Separate comment periods have been launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food…
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