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Defining what a high-risk product is, guidance on aflatoxin levels in imported food, current Great Britain restrictions and guidance for importing certain products from defined countries.
Information about genetically modified (GM) foods and how we assess the safety and labelling requirements of these products.
Supplementary guidance to help businesses understand their responsibilities when conducting taste trials involving novel foods.
Requirements that apply when you supply or produce food on the move.
Information on the measures concerning acrylamide levels in food, guidance for food business operators and benchmark levels for monitoring acrylamide levels in different food categories.
National Monitoring Plan (NMP) sampling priorities for the import of products of animal origin (including pet food), and products not of animal origin.
This guidance applies to all types of flour including wheat, gluten free, corn, gram, and rice flour. It may also be helpful when considering the risks associated with sensory play and craft activities using flour where this…
Supplementary guidance to applicants for the assessment of cell cultivated products in food: identity, production and microbiology.
Guidance on labelling, contaminants and what to look out for when importing products which come from animals.
The measures that must be taken by animal feed businesses to legally trade feed between GB, NI, the EU, and non-EU countries from 1 January 2021.
How to comply with food regulations that aim to reduce contamination of meat and maintain safety for consumers.
The cell-cultivated product programme includes monthly workshops, each one covering a certain area of production. This page has summaries of these workshops.
Guidance for businesses on bulk freezing food products originally intended to be supplied and sold as ambient or chilled products.
Flavourings authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application.
The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) is a law enforcement capability within the Food Standards Agency.
A composite product is defined in legislation as a foodstuff intended for human consumption that contains both processed products of animal origin and products of plant origin.
Hygiene and allergy advice for individuals and groups preparing meals to share in their community.
What you can do to reduce the risk of becoming ill from Clostridium perfringens
Advice for students on how to keep their kitchen clean and reduce the risk of food poisoning.
The Imports Intelligence Hub (IIH) provides information on a range of border data and intelligence connected with the import of high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) and products of animal origin (POAO).
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