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Reflections from the Nutrition Society Irish Section 2026 Conference 

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Naomi Davidson, Head of Science and Surveillance and Registered Nutritionist, shares her reflections from the Nutrition Society Irish Section Conference 2026, held at Ulster University’s Coleraine campus, and what the event meant for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland. 

My first 100 days as Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency

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Ian Young CBE, Chief Scientific Advisor at the Food Standards Agency, reflects on his first 100 days in the role. He shares what he’s learned about how we use science and evidence to keep food safe and protect consumers.

Our Chief Executive's speech to the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (23 April 2026)

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Chief Executive Katie Petiffer joined food regulators from around the world at the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum in New Zealand, and spoke about building trust with consumers in an uncertain world.