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We are responsible for making sure that chemicals are not present in food at levels that would be of concern. We carry out research and surveillance and using that information, we can enforce controls to prevent chemical con…
This guidance is for individuals looking to set up or adapt their wine business.
Trichinosis is a disease caused by the larvae of a small parasitic worm which can affect both animals and humans.
Risk analysis is the process of assessing, managing and communicating food and animal feed safety risks. It’s how we ensure high standards of food and feed safety and protect consumers.
Consuming lead is harmful, health experts advise to minimise lead consumption as much as possible. Anyone who eats lead-shot game should be aware of the risks posed by consuming large amounts of lead, especially children and…
Guidance and advice for businesses that manufacture, process, distribute or sell food supplements containing caffeine.
Information for butchers and farm shops on the changes to allergen labelling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food, also known as Natasha's Law.
Guidance on the Precision Fermentation Business Support Service (BSS), including who is eligible and how to apply
This guidance sets out the hygiene controls and regulations that those producing poultry for consumption in the UK must adhere to.
Information on the professions regulated by the FSA, the applications process needed to join these professions and the other requirements to practice them.
We produce the National Enforcement Priorities (NEPs) for food and animal feed hygiene annually. These assist Local Authorities (LAs), DAERA (for Northern Ireland) and businesses in maintaining standards and safeguarding pub…
How to get approval for operating plants handling or processing meat in England and Wales.
What you can do to reduce the risk of becoming ill due to E. coli
Find the activity codes needed to apply for a full or temporary Certificate of Competence (CoC) from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Feed additive authorisation guidance and what you need to submit as part of a feed additive application.
How we assess live bivalve mollusc (shellfish) production and relaying areas.
How to register a vineyard in the UK and details of vineyard categorisation.
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing cooking oils.
Technical report for Food and You 2.
Requirements food and drink businesses that supply food products for use as animal feed must comply with.
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