Local Authority (LA)

FSA voices concerns over effectiveness of Kinder recall; says candy may still be on sale

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has raised concerns that potentially contaminated chocolate produced by Ferrero could still be on sale. As many as 200 people across Europe have been sickened

By News Desk

/ 4 May 2022

FSA voices concerns over effectiveness of Kinder recall; says candy may still be on sale

FSA campaign reminds home-based and small food sellers of need to register

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged businesses to register with their local councils following a rise in the number of new firms during the coronavirus pandemic. Data shows 37

By News Desk

/ 15 Mar 2022

FSA campaign reminds home-based and small food sellers of need to register

Majority say food hygiene rating display should be mandatory in England

Almost all respondents to a survey think that businesses should be required by law to display their food hygiene ratings, according to a recent report. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Feb 2022

Majority say food hygiene rating display should be mandatory in England

UK’s FSA seeks public comments on rare burger guidance

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom has opened a public comment period on changes to guidance on less than thoroughly cooked beef burgers. The agency is also

By News Desk

/ 2 Feb 2022

UK’s FSA seeks public comments on rare burger guidance

Scottish report highlights COVID-19 impact on food sector

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on many areas, including fewer samples being taken and a decline in most foodborne pathogens, according to an annual report from Food Standards

By News Desk

/ 4 Jan 2022

Scottish report highlights COVID-19 impact on food sector

UK local authorities still face uncertainty as COVID pandemic continues

There are signs that local authorities are getting back on track with food work amid the pandemic but there is still large uncertainty, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Dec 2021

UK local authorities still face uncertainty as COVID pandemic continues

Food Standards Scotland consults on enforcement plan

Food Standards Scotland has opened a comment period on plans to change the way food standards issues are handled with a new enforcement notice. The comment period on the new

By News Desk

/ 29 Oct 2021

Food Standards Scotland consults on enforcement plan

FSA fixes timeline to get inspections back on track after initial impact of COVID-19

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set out a plan of how local authorities can get back to food hygiene and standards work after dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Jun 2021

FSA fixes timeline to get inspections back on track after initial impact of COVID-19

Local authority shortages could impact food safety checks

More than half of local authorities in England are not taking on trainees or apprentices in environmental health because of funding and capacity issues, according to a survey. The Chartered

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 May 2021

Local authority shortages could impact food safety checks

FSA assesses use of remote audits during pandemic

Accuracy of remote assessments was a key concern raised by most local authorities, according to an evaluation of the technique’s use during the pandemic. Local authority officers feared information

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Apr 2021

FSA assesses use of remote audits during pandemic

FSA research confirms sampling decline

Food testing has decreased in recent years because of budget and resource pressures and some local authorities do little or none of it, according to FSA research. The Food Standards

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Jan 2021

High risk firms may miss an inspection due to COVID-19

The highest risk businesses could miss one of their inspections to catch-up with local authority backlogs due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Food hygiene

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Dec 2020

High risk firms may miss an inspection due to COVID-19

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Local Authority (LA)

FSA voices concerns over effectiveness of Kinder recall; says candy may still be on sale

FSA campaign reminds home-based and small food sellers of need to register

Majority say food hygiene rating display should be mandatory in England

UK’s FSA seeks public comments on rare burger guidance

Scottish report highlights COVID-19 impact on food sector

UK local authorities still face uncertainty as COVID pandemic continues

Food Standards Scotland consults on enforcement plan

FSA fixes timeline to get inspections back on track after initial impact of COVID-19

Local authority shortages could impact food safety checks

FSA assesses use of remote audits during pandemic

FSA research confirms sampling decline

High risk firms may miss an inspection due to COVID-19

Your Support Protects Public Health