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FSA launches support service for UK cultivated meat companies
The support service will help UK food innovators navigate regulatory hurdles and bring safe cultivated meat products to market faster.
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Pieminister recalls pies mislabelled with 2026 use-by date
Popular UK pie brand Pieminister recalls 10 varieties after labels wrongly extended shelf life by a full year.
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Dubai chocolate imports under scrutiny after FSA issues allergy warning
UK food safety watchdog warns allergy sufferers after unlabelled imported Dubai-style chocolates found on UK shelves and online.
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Jolly Rancher sweets recalled by FSA for not complying with UK law
Several imported Jolly Rancher sweets have been recalled by the FSA for containing chemical compounds that are prohibited in food under UK regulations.
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FSA advises against using ocean-bound plastics for food packaging
The FSA issues new guidance on plastic food packaging following an assessment from the FCMJEG, advising against ocean-bound plastics.
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Four convicted for diverting unfit meat into the human food chain
Four men and a business have been found guilty of illegally selling unfit meat, following an NFCU investigation. Sentencing is expected in the coming months.
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FSA full steam ahead: the push for approval on new alternative proteins
Lab-grown meat, the next frontier in alternative proteins, is making its way to the UK market. Gioia Zagni explores its potential to transform food production, reduce environmental impact, and gain consumer acceptance.
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UK Food Standards Agency awarded £1.4m to support new innovation hub focusing on precision fermentation
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has been awarded £1.4m to establish an innovation hub for precision fermentation, helping businesses navigate regulations while ensuring food safety.
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Lab-grown food could hit UK supermarket shelves by 2027
Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products.
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Food Standards Agency unveils new allergen communication ‘expectations’ for UK food businesses
The FSA is updating its best practice guidance on food allergen information for food businesses to ensuring greater safety and inclusion for customers with food hypersensitivities.
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Consumers warned by FSA of top food hygiene “fails” this festive season
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) reveal the UK's top food hygiene fails, highlighting risks consumers face during this festive season. Here are their expert tips to stay safe this Christmas.
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FSA issues urgent caffeine consumption guidance following fatal overdose incident
Consumers advised to monitor caffeine intake from supplements as food standards bodies highlight risks of high doses.
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FSA highlights missed opportunity for businesses to display hygiene ratings online
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign urging businesses to display their food hygiene ratings online.
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A planned coup d’état of national food safety responsibility by the FSA
Professor Chris Elliott explores the unexpected shift in food safety management proposed by the FSA and its potential implications for the industry.
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The return of the blue-green menace that threatens so many
Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is facing an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. Once a haven for wildlife and a crucial source of drinking water, the lake turned a murky green in the summer of 2023 due to a massive bloom of bacteria. As the…
