Policy & government

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Policy & government Science Council member biographies Biographical profiles outlining professional backgrounds, expertise and experience. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Incident Management Plan for Non-Routine Incidents Incident Management Plan for Non-Routine Incidents GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) Directors’ Report – 8 July 2025 Report by Anjali Juneja, Director for UK & International Affairs and Sian Bowsley Director for FSA in Wales. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Local Authority Shellfish Traceability Audit Summary Report (England) - July 2025 Audits of local authority (LA) feed and food law enforcement functions are part of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) arrangements to improve the consistency and effectiveness of enforcement. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Nutrition research The FSA is responsible for some nutrition policy in Northern Ireland along with the Department of Health. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Nutrition labelling It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Nutrients - what you need to know Understanding how different nutrients affect the body, how much of them you should consume and what food sources they come from are all important factors in having a healthy, balanced diet. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Healthier catering tips for children's menus Guidance for restaurants on providing healthier children's menu's GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Food poverty In Northern Ireland, we have collected insight to inform and strengthen partnerships and develop effective policy responses to tackle food poverty. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Summary of Responses: Consultation on proposed amendments to the Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance (England) This consultation, which was published on 24th February 2025 and closed on 19th May 2025, sought stakeholder views on proposed amendments to the Food Law Code of Practice (England) (the Code) and Practice Guidance. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Case study: Karri Kitchen This case study demonstrates how funding and technical support helped Karri Kitchen achieve success in healthier ready meals. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Healthier and more sustainable vending Guidance on nutritional standards and sustainability in vending. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Calorie Wise The Calorie Wise scheme helps food businesses to display energy information on their menus, giving customers more information about the food they eat. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Check the label How to use nutritional labels on pre-packed foods to find calorie, fat, saturates, sugars and salt content information. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Accessibility statement for 'Register a food business' service This accessibility statement applies to the Register a food business service. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government National Food Crime Unit The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) is a law enforcement capability within the FSA. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Consultation Pack - Review of The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 This report, on the second Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the 2012 Regulations, assesses the actual effect of the regulations ten years after they were enacted. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Feed additive applications: Requirements and recommendations Regulated Products Risk Assessment Unit Science, Evidence and Research Division, FSA Risk Assessment Team Science Division, FSS GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Approved additives and E numbers Additives and E numbers for colours, preservatives, antioxidants, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickeners and other types of additives GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Mechanically Separated Meat Guidance Implementation: Impact Analysis Summary A summary of the impact analysis carried out for Mechanically Separated Meat GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) report 2023 The annual Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) report found levels of man-made radioactivity remain below the legal limit. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Botulism (Clostridium botulinum) What you can do to reduce the risk of becoming ill due to Clostridium botulinum. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Importing nuts Guidance on labelling, contaminants and what to look out for when importing nuts. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Importing fruit and vegetables Guidance on what a higher risk product is, labelling, packaging, chemical safety and controls on plant health. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Food hygiene for businesses GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Food or feed incidents: recalls and withdrawals Responding to food or feed incidents as a business: withdrawals, recalls, reporting to authorities, investigating the cause. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Eating out or ordering food when you have an allergy What businesses need to tell you about allergens, report food that caused a reaction and sign up for allergy alerts. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Understanding food labelling Guidance on food labelling including best before and use-by dates, vegan labels and allergen labelling. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Food crime: reporting and preventing it Identify and report serious fraud and crime in food supply chains, including drinks and animal feed. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Thematic report on emerging food innovations in the UK A report on emerging food innovations the FSA and FSS foresee reaching UK markets in the next 5–10 years. GOV.UK research & statistics — recycling · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government ACAF members biographies Biographical profiles outlining professional backgrounds, expertise and experience. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Report: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in food safety assurance The report sets out the findings of the Science Council project examining the use of artificial intelligence in food safety and authenticity. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government 19th May 2026 Committee on Toxicity meeting The meeting agenda focussed on Ashwagandha, Calcidiol in the maternal diet and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA). GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Consumer insights on innovative food technologies Research exploring consumer views and information needs around innovative food technologies, with a focus on precision fermentation. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government ACSS members biographies Biographical profiles outlining professional backgrounds, expertise and experience. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Top emerging UK food innovations: 2025-2035 Innovations the Food Standard Agency and Food Standards Scotland expect will shape the future of the UK food system. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Meetings COT members meet regularly as the main advisory body. Members with the required expertise may also join subgroups to focus on specific areas of work. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Northern Ireland Office An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled for 29 June on the spending of the Northern Ireland Office. House of Commons Library · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Malaysia Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Malaysia. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026 Policy & government West Sussex's National Nature Reserves Nature reserves in West Sussex that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2026