Food Standards Agency
Reporting on guidance, enforcement activity, and regulatory updates from the UK’s independent food safety authority. This section covers hygiene ratings, allergen regulations, labelling requirements, and food safety standards, providing essential insight for operators, chefs, and F&B professionals working to stay compliant and maintain consumer trust across restaurants, pubs, catering operations, and food production environments.
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Oct- 2018 -8 OctoberFood and Drink
Tesco to end ‘best before’ dates on fresh produce
Tesco has announced it is to end best before date labels on 116 items as it aims to cut down on post-farmgate waste. Earlier in the year, the supermarket removed the labels from nearly 70 fruit and vegetable products. The further items to see the stickers removed include its own…
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Jun- 2018 -11 JuneCatering Companies
Tesco and Sainsbury’s vegetarian products found to contain meat
Tests carried out by The Daily Telegraph have found vegetarian meals from Tesco and Sainsbury to contain traces of meat. Following the research the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to conduct an investigation into the products, one of which passed an independent test by the Vegetarian Society. The products in…
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8 JuneRegulations & Policies
Cambridge Turkish restaurant receives one star hygiene rating
Efe’s Restaurant in Cambridge has been awarded a one star food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). It was written in the report that: “The chef cut raw meat on the green board used for vegetables, and then used the vegetable knife to cut the raw meat.” The…
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4 JuneFood and Drink
Tesco, Nisa and Aldi branded products recalled after ‘small pieces of metal wire’ found
Own-brand products made for Tesco, Nisa and Aldi by the Addo Food Group are to be recalled after “small pieces of metal wire” were found. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) found potentially contaminated products include sausage rolls, pasties, pastry pies and slices. The recalled items all have expiry dates between…
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May- 2018 -2 MayCatering Companies
Catering Academy rated zero by Food Standards Agency
Catering Academy, who supply catering services at Oldham College which has been rated zero by the Food Standards Agency, who say “urgent improvement is necessary”. The college claims the facilities have been improved since inspectors issued the notice on February 19. The Food Standards Agency said “major improvement” was required…
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Apr- 2018 -11 AprilFood and Drink
UKHospitality provides interim advice on new Acrylamide legislation
UKHospitality has published interim guidance to reduce acrylamide levels in food following new legislation which comes into force today, 11 April. The regulation requires food businesses to identify potential sources of acrylamide and demonstrate that they have taken appropriate action to reduce the levels of acrylamide according to the principle…
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6 AprilNews
Former Michelin star restaurant plummets to one star hygiene rating
A former Michelin star restaurant has been given a one star hygiene rating, in the the most recent set-back for the Cambridge venue. Alimentum has been awarded a one star food hygiene rating in its latest report. According to the Food Standards Agency the restaurant’s management of food safety requires…
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