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Still wine produced in the UK is categorised using a set of hierarchical schemes. This system is known as the UK Quality Wine Schemes and has been put forward to the UK Government by Wine Great Britain (Wine GB).
The way pigs must be tested for trichinella before entering the food chain.
What you can do to reduce the risk of becoming ill due to Hepatitis E
Foraging is searching for and collecting edible plants, seaweed, fruits, nuts, seeds and fungi from the outdoors. This year-round activity can be a great way to spend time in nature. However, you need to take care to make su…
Information on importing plant and vegetarian products, including additives, labelling and chemical safety. This doesn't include fruit and vegetables
How to import polyamide and melamine plastic kitchenware from China and Hong Kong to GB.
Our approach to consultations is explained in this policy statement, which informs how we seek and take into account views when we make legislation, guidance and policy decisions.
Requirements food and drink businesses that supply food products for use as animal feed must comply with.
The role of National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) and details of the UK and Northern Ireland (NI) NRLs for food and feed testing
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…
The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) is a law enforcement capability within the FSA.
Importers must pre-notify authorities before high-risk food and feed arrives in Great Britain.
What is anisakis and how to detect it in fish and fishery products
An assessment of how local authorities in Wales are meeting their obligations for delivering out of hours incidents responses.
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…
Find the activity codes needed to apply for a full or temporary Certificate of Competence (CoC) from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Advice for students on how to keep their kitchen clean and reduce the risk of food poisoning.
Allergen labelling laws for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods changed on 1 October 2021. To help food businesses prepare we hosted this webinar.
How we assess and regulate levels of radioactivity in food.
Sparkling wine produced in the UK is categorised using a set of hierarchical schemes. This system is known as the UK Quality Wine Schemes and has been put forward to the UK Government by Wine Great Britain (Wine GB).
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