FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BOARD MEETINGS

You can see agenda and papers for upcoming meetings below, as well as agenda, papers and minutes of previous meetings. You can also search or browse our Board papers.. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in

Aberdeen.

COOKSAFE - HOUSE RULES - ALLERGEN MANAGEMENT FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FSS FOOD TRACEABILITY GUIDE 2 INTRODUCTION This is a quick reference guide for food businesses. It complements the main guidance on Food Traceability, Withdrawals and Recalls within the UK Food Industry, which has been WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCE TYPING AND ANALYSIS OF NON-O157 STEC Summary. Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) are a group of bacteria that reside in intestines of ruminant animals, particularly cattle. They can cause serious illness in people who become exposed, either directly through contact with animal faeces in the environment, or through water or food that has become contaminated. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BOARD MEETINGS

You can see agenda and papers for upcoming meetings below, as well as agenda, papers and minutes of previous meetings. You can also search or browse our Board papers.. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in

Aberdeen.

COOKSAFE - HOUSE RULES - ALLERGEN MANAGEMENT FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FSS FOOD TRACEABILITY GUIDE 2 INTRODUCTION This is a quick reference guide for food businesses. It complements the main guidance on Food Traceability, Withdrawals and Recalls within the UK Food Industry, which has been WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCE TYPING AND ANALYSIS OF NON-O157 STEC Summary. Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) are a group of bacteria that reside in intestines of ruminant animals, particularly cattle. They can cause serious illness in people who become exposed, either directly through contact with animal faeces in the environment, or through water or food that has become contaminated. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS View our checklist for starting a new food business. Find out how to register, organise waste and recycling collection and discover available training options. FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) Summary. The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40(1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended.

BOARD MEETINGS

You can see agenda and papers for upcoming meetings below, as well as agenda, papers and minutes of previous meetings. You can also search or browse our Board papers.. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in

Aberdeen.

FARMERS MARKET GUIDANCE Summary. The information in the guide is designed not only to help market traders and organisers meet food safety requirements, but also to assist traders in the correct labelling of their products to comply with food labelling requirements. RETAILSAFE | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Summary. RetailSafe has been designed for retailers in Scotland handling unwrapped high-risk foods. It has been designed to assist with compliance with the food hygiene regulations and is built on the CookSafe approach and structure. House Rules Section. This section contains guidance and templates to help you write your own House Rules building on your day-to-day safe working practices. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. THE FOOD (SCOTLAND) ACT 2015 The Food (Scotland) Act 2015 established FSS on 1 April 2015 as the public sector food body for Scotland. The Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 9 December 2014, and received Royal Assent on

13 January 2015.

JOB VACANCIES

Keep up to date with the latest job vacancies. Find out more about working for Food Standards Scotland. LOCAL AUTHORITY GUIDANCE ON NON-EU COUNTRY EXPORTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

WEEKLY RECORD

WEEKLY RECORD RECORDS. The following ongoing checks should be carried out by the Manager or Proprietor during each working week and should be carried out by all businesses using ‘ FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure the food you eat is safe, and is what it says it is. We're also here to give healthy eating advice based on the best available, trusted scientific evidence. Icon_Apple.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

Summary. Everyone involved in the food industry is aware of the importance of good food hygiene practices and of the need to handle food in a safe, clean environment. Cook Safe helps catering businesses in Scotland understand and implement HACCP-based systems. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to

develop

BOARD MEETINGS

You can also search or browse our Board papers. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in Aberdeen. Contact board@fss.scot for more information on Board meetings, or to let us know you plan to attend. For more on how we make and publish our decisions, see our how we work pages. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCE TYPING AND ANALYSIS OF NON-O157 STEC Non-O157 STEC are E. coli strains which also produce Shiga toxin, and are thought to account for around one third of STEC cases in Scotland. However, as non-O157 strains can be more difficult to detect, less is known about the severity of illness they can cause. In order to improve our understanding of the importance of non-O157 STEC, FSS FSS FOOD TRACEABILITY GUIDE 2 INTRODUCTION This is a quick reference guide for food businesses. It complements the main guidance on Food Traceability, Withdrawals and Recalls within the UK Food Industry, which has been BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure the food you eat is safe, and is what it says it is. We're also here to give healthy eating advice based on the best available, trusted scientific evidence. Icon_Apple.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

Summary. Everyone involved in the food industry is aware of the importance of good food hygiene practices and of the need to handle food in a safe, clean environment. Cook Safe helps catering businesses in Scotland understand and implement HACCP-based systems. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to

develop

BOARD MEETINGS

You can also search or browse our Board papers. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in Aberdeen. Contact board@fss.scot for more information on Board meetings, or to let us know you plan to attend. For more on how we make and publish our decisions, see our how we work pages. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCE TYPING AND ANALYSIS OF NON-O157 STEC Non-O157 STEC are E. coli strains which also produce Shiga toxin, and are thought to account for around one third of STEC cases in Scotland. However, as non-O157 strains can be more difficult to detect, less is known about the severity of illness they can cause. In order to improve our understanding of the importance of non-O157 STEC, FSS FSS FOOD TRACEABILITY GUIDE 2 INTRODUCTION This is a quick reference guide for food businesses. It complements the main guidance on Food Traceability, Withdrawals and Recalls within the UK Food Industry, which has been BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure the food you eat is safe, and is what it says it is. We're also here to give healthy eating advice based on the best available, trusted scientific evidence. Icon_Apple. STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS Business & Industry. Advice for New Businesses. Before opening, get in touch with your local authority. They will be able to help you: determine whether you need to register your food business, or apply for approval. to plan your business. organise waste and recycling collection. get appropriate training and tools. Contact your Local

Authority.

FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40 (1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended. This Code was last published in 2015 to reflect the creation of Food Standards Scotland (‘FSS’) on 1st April 2015.

BOARD MEETINGS

You can also search or browse our Board papers. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in Aberdeen. Contact board@fss.scot for more information on Board meetings, or to let us know you plan to attend. For more on how we make and publish our decisions, see our how we work pages. RETAILSAFE | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Summary. RetailSafe has been designed for retailers in Scotland handling unwrapped high-risk foods. It has been designed to assist with compliance with the food hygiene regulations and is built on the CookSafe approach and structure. House Rules Section. This section contains guidance and templates to help you write your own House Rules building on your day-to-day safe working practices. FARMERS MARKET GUIDANCE The new composition and labelling section provides guidance on general labelling requirements as well as product specific labelling requirements. The guide was developed by representatives from local authorities, the Scottish Food Advisory Committee and the Scottish Association of Farmers, with the main purpose of assisting market

traders

THE FOOD (SCOTLAND) ACT 2015 The Food (Scotland) Act 2015 established FSS on 1 April 2015 as the public sector food body for Scotland. The Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 9 December 2014, and received Royal Assent on

13 January 2015.

APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCE TYPING AND ANALYSIS OF NON … 5 1 Scientific and lay summaries 1.1 Scientific summary Escherichia coli O157 is an established enteric pathogen with a relatively high incidence in Scotland and a propensity to cause outbreaks of

infection.

WEEKLY RECORD

WEEKLY RECORD RECORDS. The following ongoing checks should be carried out by the Manager or Proprietor during each working week and should be carried out by all businesses using ‘ FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FSS REGULATORY STRATEGY The FSS regulatory strategy establishes how we will fulfill our role as a national regulator in Scotland, supporting delivery of a key FSS strategic priority to enable responsible food businesses to flourish. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FSS REGULATORY STRATEGY The FSS regulatory strategy establishes how we will fulfill our role as a national regulator in Scotland, supporting delivery of a key FSS strategic priority to enable responsible food businesses to flourish. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) Summary. The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40(1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended. STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS View our checklist for starting a new food business. Find out how to register, organise waste and recycling collection and discover available training options. THE FOOD (SCOTLAND) ACT 2015 The Food (Scotland) Act 2015 established FSS on 1 April 2015 as the public sector food body for Scotland. The Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 9 December 2014, and received Royal Assent on

13 January 2015.

APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. RETAILSAFE | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Summary. RetailSafe has been designed for retailers in Scotland handling unwrapped high-risk foods. It has been designed to assist with compliance with the food hygiene regulations and is built on the CookSafe approach and structure. House Rules Section. This section contains guidance and templates to help you write your own House Rules building on your day-to-day safe working practices. FARMERS MARKET GUIDANCE Summary. The information in the guide is designed not only to help market traders and organisers meet food safety requirements, but also to assist traders in the correct labelling of their products to comply with food labelling requirements.

JOB VACANCIES

Keep up to date with the latest job vacancies. Find out more about working for Food Standards Scotland.

BOARD MEETINGS

You can see agenda and papers for upcoming meetings below, as well as agenda, papers and minutes of previous meetings. You can also search or browse our Board papers.. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in

Aberdeen.

LOCAL AUTHORITY GUIDANCE ON NON-EU COUNTRY EXPORTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

WEEKLY RECORD

WEEKLY RECORD RECORDS. The following ongoing checks should be carried out by the Manager or Proprietor during each working week and should be carried out by all businesses using ‘ FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure the food you eat is safe, and is what it says it is. We're also here to give healthy eating advice based on the best available, trusted scientific evidence. Icon_Apple. STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS Business & Industry. Advice for New Businesses. Before opening, get in touch with your local authority. They will be able to help you: determine whether you need to register your food business, or apply for approval. to plan your business. organise waste and recycling collection. get appropriate training and tools. Contact your Local

Authority.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

Summary. Everyone involved in the food industry is aware of the importance of good food hygiene practices and of the need to handle food in a safe, clean environment. Cook Safe helps catering businesses in Scotland understand and implement HACCP-based systems. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to

develop

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HEALTHY EATING TUTORIAL How the Healthy Eating Tutorial works. By the end of the tutorial, you’ll know what a healthy diet looks like, why it’s important, and what help is available to achieve it. There is also an optional assessment module and provided you pass you will receive a certificate. The tutorial contains 3 modules. Each module will take

around 30

FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40 (1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended. This Code was last published in 2015 to reflect the creation of Food Standards Scotland (‘FSS’) on 1st April 2015.

JOB VACANCIES

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

GUIDANCE ON PRODUCING SNAILS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION Guidance on producing, harvesting and importing terrestrial edible snails for human consumption . Snails for human consumption are defined in paragraph 6.2, Annex I of Regulation (EC) No. EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES … UK Comments: Version 23.04.2018 presented to PAFF 03.05.2018 EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES AND/OR SALTED AND/OR MARINATED 11 Formatted: Font: Eras Medium ITC, pt, Not Bold FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure the food you eat is safe, and is what it says it is. We're also here to give healthy eating advice based on the best available, trusted scientific evidence. Icon_Apple. STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS Business & Industry. Advice for New Businesses. Before opening, get in touch with your local authority. They will be able to help you: determine whether you need to register your food business, or apply for approval. to plan your business. organise waste and recycling collection. get appropriate training and tools. Contact your Local

Authority.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

Summary. Everyone involved in the food industry is aware of the importance of good food hygiene practices and of the need to handle food in a safe, clean environment. Cook Safe helps catering businesses in Scotland understand and implement HACCP-based systems. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to

develop

COVID-19: RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR FOOD BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1 COVID-19: Risk assessment tool for food business operations On 21 May 2020, The First Minister launched a route-map for easing COVID-19

restrictions in

HEALTHY EATING TUTORIAL How the Healthy Eating Tutorial works. By the end of the tutorial, you’ll know what a healthy diet looks like, why it’s important, and what help is available to achieve it. There is also an optional assessment module and provided you pass you will receive a certificate. The tutorial contains 3 modules. Each module will take

around 30

FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40 (1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended. This Code was last published in 2015 to reflect the creation of Food Standards Scotland (‘FSS’) on 1st April 2015.

JOB VACANCIES

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

GUIDANCE ON PRODUCING SNAILS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION Guidance on producing, harvesting and importing terrestrial edible snails for human consumption . Snails for human consumption are defined in paragraph 6.2, Annex I of Regulation (EC) No. EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES … UK Comments: Version 23.04.2018 presented to PAFF 03.05.2018 EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES AND/OR SALTED AND/OR MARINATED 11 Formatted: Font: Eras Medium ITC, pt, Not Bold TACKLING SCOTTISH DIET AT HEART OF FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Food Standards Scotland has today (19 May 2021) published its strategic ambitions for the next five years. It will focus on the issues that matter most to people in Scotland, including renewed emphasis on improving the Scottish diet and associated negative health

consequences.

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Senior Management. FSS staff are led by a Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. Geoff Ogle – Chief Executive. Geoff Ogle was Director, Scotland for the THE FOOD (SCOTLAND) ACT 2015 The Food (Scotland) Act 2015 established FSS on 1 April 2015 as the public sector food body for Scotland. The Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 9 December 2014, and received Royal Assent on

13 January 2015.

BUTCHERSAFE

Butcher Safe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to develop procedures which will fit your needs, keep food safe and comply with the law. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement. LABEL IT! | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Label It! Learning about food labels and how to use them to make informed choices when choosing food. This activity requires food cards. Contact us to find out more about how to get food cards for your school. Icon_CardActivity. Food card activity. Icon_Stopwatch. 45-60 mins x 4 sessions. SHELLFISH SAFETY AND SANITATION Safety and harvesting. Food Standards Scotland is the Competent Authority which is responsible for undertaking Official Controls to determine the safety of marine waters used for the harvesting of live bivalve molluscs (LBMs) in Scotland. LBMs include shellfish such as mussels, oysters, clams and cockles. Regulation (EU) 2017/625 along

with its

WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCE TYPING AND ANALYSIS OF NON-O157 … Non-O157 STEC are E. coli strains which also produce Shiga toxin, and are thought to account for around one third of STEC cases in Scotland. However, as non-O157 strains can be more difficult to detect, less is known about the severity of illness they can cause. In order to improve our understanding of the importance of non-O157 STEC, FSS GUIDANCE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY AUTHORISED OFFICERS ON THE Local Authority guidance-Approvals Procedure Original Version Guidance for local authority authorised officers on the approval of

establishments

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure the food you eat is safe, and is what it says it is. We're also here to give healthy eating advice based on the best available, trusted scientific evidence. Icon_Apple. STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS Business & Industry. Advice for New Businesses. Before opening, get in touch with your local authority. They will be able to help you: determine whether you need to register your food business, or apply for approval. to plan your business. organise waste and recycling collection. get appropriate training and tools. Contact your Local

Authority.

COVID-19: RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR FOOD BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1 COVID-19: Risk assessment tool for food business operations On 21 May 2020, The First Minister launched a route-map for easing COVID-19

restrictions in

COOKSAFE MANUAL

Summary. Everyone involved in the food industry is aware of the importance of good food hygiene practices and of the need to handle food in a safe, clean environment. Cook Safe helps catering businesses in Scotland understand and implement HACCP-based systems. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to

develop

BUTCHERSAFE

Butcher Safe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to develop procedures which will fit your needs, keep food safe and comply with the law. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. CAMPYLOBACTER SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS Food Standards Scotland is involved all along the food chain to make sure the food you eat is safe, and is what it says it is. We're also here to give healthy eating advice based on the best available, trusted scientific evidence. Icon_Apple. STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS Business & Industry. Advice for New Businesses. Before opening, get in touch with your local authority. They will be able to help you: determine whether you need to register your food business, or apply for approval. to plan your business. organise waste and recycling collection. get appropriate training and tools. Contact your Local

Authority.

COVID-19: RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR FOOD BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1 COVID-19: Risk assessment tool for food business operations On 21 May 2020, The First Minister launched a route-map for easing COVID-19

restrictions in

COOKSAFE MANUAL

Summary. Everyone involved in the food industry is aware of the importance of good food hygiene practices and of the need to handle food in a safe, clean environment. Cook Safe helps catering businesses in Scotland understand and implement HACCP-based systems. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to

develop

BUTCHERSAFE

Butcher Safe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. By reading this manual and following the instructions, you will be able to develop procedures which will fit your needs, keep food safe and comply with the law. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. CAMPYLOBACTER SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS Business & Industry. Advice for New Businesses. Before opening, get in touch with your local authority. They will be able to help you: determine whether you need to register your food business, or apply for approval. to plan your business. organise waste and recycling collection. get appropriate training and tools. Contact your Local

Authority.

FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40 (1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended. This Code was last published in 2015 to reflect the creation of Food Standards Scotland (‘FSS’) on 1st April 2015. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FOOD HYGIENE INFORMATION SCHEME Food Hygiene Information Scheme. Search our database to see how well food businesses in your area have fared in food hygiene inspections. Learn more about the scheme. Arrow_Right. Consumers. Food Safety. Buying food & eating out. Food Hygiene Information Scheme. CHILDREN | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Salt. We only need a small amount of salt – the maximum recommended for everyone over the age of 11 is just 6g per day. Children under 11 need even less - the amount per day depends on age: 1 to 3 years: 2g a day (0.8g sodium) 4 to 6 years: 3g a day (1.2g sodium) 7 to 10 years: 5g a day (2g sodium). FSS REGULATORY STRATEGY FSS Regulatory Strategy. The FSS regulatory strategy establishes how we will fulfill our role as a national regulator in Scotland, supporting delivery of a key FSS strategic priority to enable responsible food businesses to flourish. This is outlined in our strategy document ‘Shaping Scotland’s Food Future: Our Strategy to

2021’ which

BOARD MEETINGS

You can also search or browse our Board papers. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in Aberdeen. Contact board@fss.scot for more information on Board meetings, or to let us know you plan to attend. For more on how we make and publish our decisions, see our how we work pages. FARMERS MARKET GUIDANCE The new composition and labelling section provides guidance on general labelling requirements as well as product specific labelling requirements. The guide was developed by representatives from local authorities, the Scottish Food Advisory Committee and the Scottish Association of Farmers, with the main purpose of assisting market

traders

LOCAL AUTHORITY GUIDANCE ON NON-EU COUNTRY EXPORTS Local Authority Guidance on Non-EU country exports certification. Local Authorities have authority to sign export certificates to companies who wish to export certain food products to countries outside the EU. Local Authorities mainly sign certificates for fish and shellfish products but also certify a wide range of other

products, including

EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES AND… UK Comments: Version 23.04.2018 presented to PAFF 03.05.2018 EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES AND/OR SALTED AND/OR MARINATED 11 Formatted: Font: Eras Medium ITC, pt, Not Bold FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. COVID-19: RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR FOOD BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1 COVID-19: Risk assessment tool for food business operations On 21 May 2020, The First Minister launched a route-map for easing COVID-19

restrictions in

STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS View our checklist for starting a new food business. Find out how to register, organise waste and recycling collection and discover available training options.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. CAMPYLOBACTER SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. COVID-19: RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR FOOD BUSINESS OPERATIONS 1 COVID-19: Risk assessment tool for food business operations On 21 May 2020, The First Minister launched a route-map for easing COVID-19

restrictions in

STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS View our checklist for starting a new food business. Find out how to register, organise waste and recycling collection and discover available training options.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. CAMPYLOBACTER SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECKWEB VIEW MONTHLY PROBE THERMOMETER CHECK. Probe thermometer recording details. Month Reading in Iced Water Reading in Boiling Water STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS View our checklist for starting a new food business. Find out how to register, organise waste and recycling collection and discover available training options. FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) Summary. The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40(1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. FSS REGULATORY STRATEGY The FSS regulatory strategy establishes how we will fulfill our role as a national regulator in Scotland, supporting delivery of a key FSS strategic priority to enable responsible food businesses to flourish.

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You can see agenda and papers for upcoming meetings below, as well as agenda, papers and minutes of previous meetings. You can also search or browse our Board papers.. At present all Board meetings are taking place online however they are usually held at our FSS offices in

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CHILDREN | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Childhood. Childhood is a great time to start laying the foundations for a life-long healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, starchy foods and lean protein.. Strong bones. We need to develop strong bones when we’re young to help protect against bone diseases like osteoporosis later on in life. FARMERS MARKET GUIDANCE Summary. The information in the guide is designed not only to help market traders and organisers meet food safety requirements, but also to assist traders in the correct labelling of their products to comply with food labelling requirements. FOOD HYGIENE INFORMATION SCHEME Search our database to see how well food businesses in your area have fared in food hygiene inspections. Learn more about the scheme LOCAL AUTHORITY GUIDANCE ON NON-EU COUNTRY EXPORTS FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES … UK Comments: Version 23.04.2018 presented to PAFF 03.05.2018 EUROPEAN GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE FOR SMOKED FISHES AND/OR SALTED AND/OR MARINATED 11 Formatted: Font: Eras Medium ITC, pt, Not Bold FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTSFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY USAFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY USAFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY ONLINE TRAININGFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY ONLINE TRAINING FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. HEALTHY EATING TUTORIAL This tutorial is primarily aimed at those with no background in nutrition but who may give healthy eating messages to others as part of their job e.g. those working in health, education, the community, local authority, retail, catering and food manufacturing. FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) Summary. The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40(1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended.

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SCOTTISH FOOD CRIME AND INCIDENTS UNIT FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLANDCONSUMERSBUSINESS & INDUSTRYPUBLICATIONS & RESEARCHEDUCATION RESOURCESNEWS & ALERTSFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY USAFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY USAFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY ONLINE TRAININGFOOD STANDARDS AGENCY ONLINE TRAINING FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

COOKSAFE MANUAL

FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

BUTCHERSAFE

Summary. If you're a butcher, or you work in a butcher's shop, this ButcherSafe pack will help.. ButcherSafe is for butchers who handle or produce both raw and ready-to-eat food. This manual places strong emphasis on the control and protection of ready-to-eat food. HEALTHY EATING TUTORIAL This tutorial is primarily aimed at those with no background in nutrition but who may give healthy eating messages to others as part of their job e.g. those working in health, education, the community, local authority, retail, catering and food manufacturing. FOOD LAW CODE OF PRACTICE (SCOTLAND) Summary. The Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) has been approved by the Minister For Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing and issued to Scottish Local Authorities in accordance with section 40(1) Food Safety Act 1990, as amended.

JOB VACANCIES

SCOTTISH FOOD CRIME AND INCIDENTS UNIT FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. SCOTTISH FOOD ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE SFELC membership includes Local Authority staff, representatives of professional groups, Food Standards Scotland, consumer groups, food industry representatives and other government departments.. The Scottish Food Enforcement Liaison Committee supports the work of FSS by providing information and expert advice in relation to food and feed law enforcement. APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS SCOTTISH NATIONAL PROTOCOL FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLE: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS ‘Best Practice’ Example: Root Cause Analysis Scenario: A N Other & Co. produces a variety of baked products for sale in several convenience store franchises across the nation. An operator should have weighed out a quantity of chopped coconut on their Coconut Sponge Cake production line, STARTING A NEW FOOD BUSINESS View our checklist for starting a new food business. Find out how to register, organise waste and recycling collection and discover available training options. SCOTTISH FOOD CRIME AND INCIDENTS UNIT FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based. RETAILSAFE | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Summary. RetailSafe has been designed for retailers in Scotland handling unwrapped high-risk foods. It has been designed to assist with compliance with the food hygiene regulations and is built on the CookSafe approach and structure. House Rules Section. This section contains guidance and templates to help you write your own House Rules building on your day-to-day safe working practices. FOOD LABELLING REGULATIONS & COMPOSITION Food Standards Scotland ensure that safe food labelling and nutritional information is provided to Scottish consumers as per EU regulations. Find out more. FOOD HYGIENE INFORMATION SCHEME Search our database to see how well food businesses in your area have fared in food hygiene inspections. Learn more about the scheme FISH | FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND Safe Smoked Fish Tool . A free tool developed by Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency to help smoked fish producers manage the risk of contamination of their product by Listeria monocyttogenes.. ESSA's European Guide to Good Practice for Smoked and/or Salted and/or Marinated Fish. The European Salmon Smokers Association’s (ESSA) European Guide to Good Practice for APPROVED ESTABLISHMENTS REGISTER Summary. Authorities in all European Union Member States have to approve establishments that handle, prepare or produce products of animal origin, according to Regulation (EC) 853/2004. Please note that where an approval number is shown on one of these lists without a two-letter prefix, that establishment is approved by Food Standards Scotland rather than a Local Authority. WITHDRAWALS AND RECALLS GUIDANCE FSS is the public sector food body for Scotland. We ensure that information on safety, standards and nutrition is independent, consistent and evidence-based.

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