A review of a system in Scotland that combined food hygiene and food standards inspections has found it is not yet working as well as it was hoped.
The Food Law Rating System (FLRS), introduced in 2019, combines the rating systems for food hygiene and food standards by which businesses
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According to a report by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), a lack of resources and staff shortages continue to threaten food standards.
The review analyzes a range of data to assess whether food standards improved, declined, or were maintained during 2023. Evidence comes from local
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Scotland’s food agency has again warned consumers to be vigilant after finding more counterfeit vodka.
The fake alcohol was recovered in convenience stores in Coatbridge and Glasgow. It was sold in 35cl bottles and fraudulently labeled as Glen’s.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and North Lanarkshire Council initially found 40 bottles
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Authorities in Scotland have warned consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit alcohol products.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and North Lanarkshire Council recently found 40 bottles of counterfeit vodka, fraudulently labeled as Glen’s, at a shop in Coatbridge.
The discovery was made after a member of the public reported
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Proposed changes to the levels of checks on a range of products, including sesame seeds from India and Turkey for Salmonella, have been put forward by UK food agencies.
The plans cover official controls and special conditions on imported high-risk food and feed that is not of animal origin. The
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Two food agencies in the United Kingdom have voiced their concern about the lack of vets and the potential impact on the meat sector.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) urged the government and the veterinary profession to develop a sustainable approach to the UK’s vet
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting public comments on a proposal that limits ethylene oxide in food additives.
The suggested limit would be the same as in Europe to balance food safety with giving clarity and consistency to industry and enforcement officials.
Ethylene oxide can be harmful and is
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According to the Scottish food agency’s annual report, a challenging economic climate has led to tough decisions about work priorities.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) mentioned the knock-on effects of leaving the European Union and a prioritization exercise following a reduced budget. The agency also flagged the “huge amount of already
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According to two UK food agencies, the likelihood of vulnerable people contracting listeriosis from blue cheese is very low.
A Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) risk assessment found the severity of Listeria monocytogenes infection in vulnerable people is high. However, the frequency of listeriosis in these groups from consumption
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Food agencies in the United Kingdom have raised resource concerns in a report on food standards.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) published a report reviewing food standards across the UK. It looked at whether they have improved, declined or stayed the same in 2022 and
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