Food crime

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Guidance and regulation

• Report a food crime
  • Detailed guide
  • 15 August 2017
  • Food Standards Agency
• National Food Crime Unit
  • Guidance
  • 21 July 2026
  • Food Standards Agency

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News and communications

• Seven people charged by CPS after NFCU investigation into animal cruelty and unfit meat
  • 15 October 2026
  • Food Standards Agency and Crown Prosecution Service
  • Press release
• One arrest as online illegal ‘smokies’ targeted in NFCU operation
  • 29 September 2026
  • Food Standards Agency
  • News story
• NFCU operation leads to arrest over suspected £500,000 of counterfeit wine
  • 28 August 2026
  • Food Standards Agency
  • News story
• Over 33 tonnes of suspected illegal food seized following NFCU arrest and partner operation
  • 13 August 2026
  • Food Standards Agency
  • News story
• Criminal investigation starts after four men arrested and illegal meat removed
  • 4 August 2026
  • Food Standards Agency
  • News story

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Organisations

• Food Standards Agency