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Trichinosis is a disease caused by the larvae of a small parasitic worm which can affect both animals and humans.
Guidelines on the conduct of taste trials involving novel foods or foods produced by novel processes.
Food additives authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application.
Guidance for milk producers on hygiene standards and testing milk for antibiotic residues
What bisphenol A (BPA) is and the research and evidence that supports our understanding of BPA.
How to detect and monitor chemical contaminants and guidance on the relevant limits.
Guidance for businesses and local authorities to ensure that cheese recovery is carried out in accordance with the food hygiene legislation
How to appeal a decision about a wine business.
Shellfish production and how it is monitored and reported by us.
Some foods of non-animal origin are considered high risk food of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) because they pose health risks associated with the country of origin.
Information about cell-cultivated products and the Food Standards Agency's role in regulating them.
Advice to support teenagers and young adults manage their food allergy.
There is specific information for different types of food including pre-packed and loose foods.
The document below shows sampling priorities for the import of products of animal origin including pet food, and products not of animal origin
Guidance on licensing, labelling, packaging, chemical safety when importing drinks.
Guidance on what a higher risk product is, labelling, packaging, chemical safety and controls on plant health.
Guidance on labelling, contaminants and what to look out for when importing nuts.
Flavourings authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application.
This document provides guidance on how the definition of MSM should be applied.
The list of CBD food products on sale in England and Wales which have a credible application for authorisation with the FSA. We are advising that products not on the list should be removed from sale.
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