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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.
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.
It was a pleasure to welcome parliamentarians, partners and friends of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to the House of Commons last week for our annual parliamentary reception, held to mark World Food Safety Day. These events are always a …
Food Fact Check: The Food Standards Agency Animal Welfare Team answers questions about animal welfare.
FSA Chair Professor Susan Jebb joined parliamentarians and partners from across the food system at the House of Commons to mark World Food Safety Day and celebrate those working to keep food safe.
Food Fact Check: Kate Shield, Head of Animal Feed Policy answers questions about feed additives.
Food Fact Check: Joshua Ravenill, Head of Cell-Cultivated Product Sandbox answers questions about cell-cultivated products (CCPs)
Katie Pettifer, Chief Executive, introduces our new campaign to tackle misinformation and disinformation about food.
Cymraeg Last week I had the privilege of speaking to fellow regulators from around the world at the International Heads of Food Agencies Forum in New Zealand. Speaking to an international audience responsible for food safety was a timely reminder …
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.