An audit of local authorities in Scotland has found an inconsistent approach to official controls and not enough unannounced inspections.
The Food Standards Scotland (FSS) audit examined the organization, planning,
European officials have issued seven recommendations to improve dairy controls in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
An audit by DG Sante in January and February in Ireland evaluated inspections related
Two agencies in the United Kingdom have raised concerns about local authority resources and the number of samples being taken for food safety testing.
Findings come from a report by
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) research has revealed high refrigerator temperatures are putting people at increased risk of foodborne illness.
Despite the recommended operating temperature being between 0 to 5 degrees
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has welcomed the conviction of a man who made fraudulent claims about tea.
Thomas Robinson, 52, was found guilty on two counts of fraud amounting to
Several councils in England and Scotland have issued warnings following reports of misleading approaches by consultants to food companies.
Aberdeenshire Council’s Environmental Health Service said food businesses need to
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed several changes to import controls on food of non-animal origin.
The 14 modifications are for Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxins in products from