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Jan 22, 2025 · Food you can trust. Our fundamental mission is food you can trust. By this, we mean that people can trust that the food they buy and eat is safe and what it says it is, and food is healthier and more sustainable.
Who we are - Food Standards Agency
We are determined to drive change in the food system so it delivers better outcomes for consumers. We protect the public by ensuring that food is safe and is what it says it is, and by playing our part in helping to make food healthier and more sustainable for everyone.
Food Standards Agency - Search for ratings | Food Hygiene Ratings
Food hygiene ratings. Use our online service to find a food business’s hygiene rating
Food safety - Food Standards Agency
Food safety advice, including guidance on food allergies. Food Standards Agency on social media. Facebook (Open in a new window)
Online food safety training | Food Standards Agency
May 28, 2020 · We have free online food safety courses available to help you and your business comply with food hygiene and food standards. Our e-learning courses include: Allergen training
Our roles - Food Standards Agency
We advise ministers on food safety, food authenticity and consumer interests in relation to food in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The policy areas we advise on are different in each nation. Ministers then make the laws and rules for all businesses involved in the production and sale of …
Best before and use-by dates | Food Standards Agency
Food may contain bacteria, and if stored for too long or at the wrong temperature can cause food poisoning. It is important to understand best before and use-by dates on food labels to keep food safe and to help reduce food waste.
Guidance for food businesses | Food Standards Agency
Guidance on operating a food business safely, including what to do in case of an incident. Chemical safety Business guidance on contaminants, chemicals in animal feed and …
Food allergy and intolerance | Food Standards Agency
We work with local authorities, the food industry and consumer organisations to make sure consumers are aware of missing or incorrect allergen information on food products. We issue a food alerts service so that you can make safe food choices.
Key regulations - Food Standards Agency
The main purpose of the Food Standards Act 1999 is to establish us as the Food Standards Agency. It is there to provide us with functions and powers and to transfer certain functions in relation to food safety and standards.