Katie Pettifer, Chief Executive, introduces our new campaign to tackle misinformation and disinformation about food.
Cymraeg Antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but what happens when they stop working? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat and it’s not just a hospital problem; it’s also on our plates. This week is World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW), an annual event promoted by the World …
Cymraeg CIEH Wales Conference: Embracing change, empowering environmental health I'm constantly inspired by the dedication of environmental health professionals—people who quietly and consistently keep our communities safe. So, I was pleased to speak at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s …
Driving innovation in food safety: launching the FSA’s Market Access Innovation Research Programme
Our role at the FSA is to put people first. That means being transparent about the risks in our food, and providing you with clear, science-based information to help you make informed choices about foods you eat. A good example …
Cymraeg I hope you’ve had a good summer. For the FSA it’s been a busy few weeks since our last update to stakeholders, with some welcome announcements on our work to regulate the CBD market and the on-going fight against food crime. At …
Cymraeg Following a recent Board decision, we’ve just launched a new campaign to warn parents and caregivers about the potential health risks that slush ice drinks, or 'slushies', can pose to young children when they contain glycerol. Glycerol is a …
Cymraeg The next FSA Board meeting is being held in Birmingham on 18 June 2025 and it’s another busy agenda with lots to discuss. We have an update on the review of the discount we currently offer to meat plants …
Cymraeg Today we are hosting leaders and experts from across the food system to listen to their views on how food regulation could evolve so that it works for consumers and businesses in the future. Views gathered today will build …
Cymraeg New powers for the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) mark a significant milestone in the team’s tenth year and coincide with the 25th anniversary of the FSA. Consumer confidence in the safety and authenticity of food remains high, which …
Cymraeg At the FSA one of our guiding principles is making it easier for businesses to do the right thing. Today we're launching a campaign designed to help food businesses improve their hygiene standards through better use of FSA guidance …