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Public and businesses share thoughts on the food hygiene rating system

By Joe Whitworth on May 2, 2023

Different stakeholders have shared positive and negative opinions on the food hygiene rating system in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The research covers the views of local authorities, businesses, and consumers on the Food Hygiene…

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Duo handed suspended sentences for food safety failings

By News Desk on April 3, 2023

Two people have been given suspended prison sentences for their roles in food safety breaches by a seafood company in Wales.

Colin James Brown and Donna Brown, who ran Shores Seafood in Monkton, Pembroke, are…

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FSA assesses the impact of advice to local authorities during COVID-19

By Joe Whitworth on February 16, 2023

Guidance from the Food Standards Agency helped local authorities handle food-related work during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an assessment.

In June 2021, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) provided local authorities with a plan for running…

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UK group updates hygiene advice for butchers

By News Desk on February 5, 2023

An association for butchers and small abattoirs in England and Wales has updated food hygiene advice.

National Craft Butchers (NCB) has reviewed existing assured advice and launched a food safety management system for butchers.

Since…

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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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Hygiene concerns raised by takeaway rule change during COVID-19

By News Desk on December 30, 2022

Measures making it easier for food businesses to operate as takeaways during the COVID-19 pandemic led to issues around food hygiene, according to scientists.

Researchers analyzed the effect COVID-19 had on the North East hot…

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FSA stops some work but maintains a food safety focus

By Joe Whitworth on December 8, 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has conceded some work it had planned will be delayed or not done at all but has insisted a focus on reducing foodborne disease will continue.

A work plan for…

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A third of English sites not showing food hygiene score, finds survey

By Joe Whitworth on October 13, 2022

A third of food outlets in England don’t display a food hygiene rating but the figure has decreased over recent years, according to a survey.

In Northern Ireland and Wales, businesses are legally required to…

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FSA sets out plan to fill gaps in lab system

By Joe Whitworth on September 30, 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has outlined plans to support the existing laboratory network which it says is in a “precarious position”.

The agency has obtained funding of £2.1 million ($2.2 million) per year, which…

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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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