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Local Authority Audit - Feedback Survey.
Your Local Authority was recently audited by Food Standards Scotland’s Audit Assurance Team. We would like you to tell us about your experience with the Audit to help us ensure that the Audits are carried out in the future in the most effective way possible. We would very much appreciate it if you could answer the following questions and statements based on your experience of the audit. MoreClosed 31 July 2026 -
Consultation on applications for authorisation of regulated products: Three CBD products as novel foods
This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to three CBD products as novel food applications for authorisation for use in food products. MoreClosed 16 June 2026 -
Consultation On Improving The Provision Of Written Allergen And Ingredient Information In The Non-Prepacked Sector
This consultation concerns how food information is provided to consumers by businesses in the non-prepacked food sector, specifically allergen and ingredient information. Its intention is to gain a greater understanding of the associated benefits and risks of possible changes to guidance around how allergen and ingredient information is provided to consumers in this sector. MoreClosed 17 May 2026 -
Consultation on Market Authorisation of a Traditional Food Bambara Groundnuts
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are seeking stakeholder views in relation to a traditional food from a third country. This consultation seeks stakeholder's views, comments, and feedback in relation to the traditional food considered in this document. A traditional food notification of intention to place on the market Bambara groundnut (seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) was submitted under Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 (“the Novel Food... MoreClosed 25 February 2026 -
Consultation on the two year provisional authorisation of four Cobalt(II) compounds for use in animal nutrition in Scotland
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to the proposed two year provisional authorisation for the following four Cobalt(II) compounds used as feed additives; 3b301: Cobalt(II) acetate tetrahydrate 3b302: Cobalt(II) carbonate 3b303: Cobalt(II) carbonate hydroxide (2:3)... MoreClosed 9 February 2026 -
Consultation on applications for authorisation of regulated products: Four novel foods.
This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to three novel food applications for authorisation for use in food products, and one extension of use application for an authorised novel food. MoreClosed 8 February 2026 -
Consultation on bisphenol A
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and seeks stakeholder’ view, comments and feedback in relation to the proposal to ban bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs) as considered in this document. The responses received will provide evidence that will be used to make a formal decision on the status of BPA and its analogues The purpose of this consultation... MoreClosed 16 January 2026 -
Food Standards Scotland strategy 2026 to 2031
Food Standards Scotland was established in 2015 as the public sector food body for Scotland and we are independent of government and industry. Our remit covers all aspects of the food chain which can impact on public health – aiming to protect consumers from food safety risks and promote healthy eating. We’re looking for feedback on the draft strategy for Food Standards Scotland for 2026-31 from the public, local authorities and those working across the food system in Scotland.... MoreClosed 14 September 2025 -
Review of Guidance on the management of outbreaks of foodborne illness in Scotland
The Guidance on the management of outbreaks of foodborne illness in Scotland was published in February of 2024. As part of our ongoing work with Public Health Scotland (PHS), we are looking to review this document to ensure that this guidance document is effective in aiding you when dealing with foodborne outbreaks. MoreClosed 11 June 2025 -
Regulation 2019/1793 on increased import controls of certain food and feed of non-animal origin (Review 4)
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is conducting a review of the food and feed commodities contained within the Annexes to Commission Implements (EU) Regulation 2019/1793 as amended by The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) Amendment (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 . Regulation 2019/1793 sets temporary increases of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into Great Britain of food and feed from certain countries. We would welcome... MoreClosed 9 April 2025 -
Consultation on applications for authorisation of regulated products: one food additive, one feed additive (new specification), one food flavouring and the removal of eight permitted food flavourings, one food contact material, two novel foods and three genetically modified organisms for food and feed uses
Results updated 13 October 2025 Publication of FSS opinion and consultation on applications for authorisation of regulated products: one food additive, one feed additive (new specification), one food flavouring and the removal of eight permitted food flavourings, one food contact material, two novel foods and three genetically modified organisms for food and feed uses – Consultation Response A summary of the consultation responses and the main themes identified in these can be... MoreClosed 5 March 2025 -
Consultation on the Implementation of the Amendments to the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998
FSS is consulting on the implementation of the amendments to the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 in Scotland which includes the introduction of the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid. This is in addition to the 12 week UK-wide consultation published in September 2022 to consider any Scottish specific aspects that may not have been identified during the UK-wide consultation. MoreClosed 27 September 2024 -
Consultation on applications for authorisation of regulated products: One feed additive (RP16 Chromium chelate of DL-methionine)
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to the regulated product application considered in this document. The application in question has been submitted to authorise one new feed additive: RP16 Chromium chelate of DL-methionine as a feed additive for dairy cows . This application (RP16) is an additon to the recent... MoreClosed 1 September 2024 -
Consultation on applications for authorisation of regulated products: twenty four feed additives and one feed for particular nutritional purposes (PARNUT) for use in animal feed
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to the regulated product applications considered in this document. The applications in question have been submitted to authorise the following: New authorisations (eight feed additives) New use only (six feed additives) Renewal of... MoreClosed 17 June 2024 -
Regulation 2019/1793 on increased import controls of certain food and feed of non-animal origin (Review 3)
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is conducting a review of the food and feed commodities contained within the Annexes to Commission Implementing (EU) Regulation 2019/1793 as amended by The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2024 . Regulation 2019/1793 sets temporary increases of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into Great Britain of food and feed from certain countries. We would... MoreClosed 25 April 2024 -
Publication of FSS opinion and consultation on applications for authorisation of miscellaneous regulated products: four novel foods, three food additives, removal of twenty-two food flavouring authorisations, and a proposal to set a limit for ethylene oxide in food additives
Important: On 30 January 2024, a package of measures proposed by the UK Government were accepted to enable the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Further information on these measures can be found here in the UK Government Command Paper, Safeguarding the Union . A small number of references in this consultation may now be outdated but the substance of the consultation remains unchanged. This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister... MoreClosed 29 March 2024 -
Use the smoked fish or fresh produce tools? Help us make them better
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) updated two online tools in 2022, using the most recent scientific evidence and legal regulations, to provide information on the safe production of smoked fish and fresh produce. The aim of the tools is to help relevant food business operators assess their specific working environments and provide clear and objective advice to reduce the risk of microbiological contamination of their product. We would like to understand how food businesses use these... MoreClosed 29 November 2023 -
Consultation on updates to Food Standards Scotland's Technical Guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements
This consultation concerns updates to Food Standards Scotland’s technical guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements. The two key updates to this document focus on standards for applying Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) and best practice guidance that No Gluten Containing Ingredients (NGCI) statements should not be used. MoreClosed 8 September 2023 -
2023 Review of Commission Implementing (EU) Regulation 2019/1793 on increased import controls of certain food and feed of non-animal origin.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is conducting a review of the food and feed commodities contained within the Annexes to Commission Implementing (EU) Regulation 2019/1793 as amended by The Official Controls (Import of High Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal origin) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022 . Regulation 2019/1793 sets temporary increases of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into Great Britain of food and feed from certain countries. We would welcome your... MoreClosed 28 August 2023 -
Consultation on applications for authorisation of second tranche of feed additives
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to the regulated product applications considered in this document, which have been submitted for new authorisation, renewal or modification of exisiting authorisations. We ask stakeholders to consider any relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition as... MoreClosed 20 July 2023 -
The Use of the Food Law Code of Practice and Associated Guidance by Local Authorities
On behalf of Scottish Ministers, FSS is currently reviewing the Food Law Code of Practice (FLCoP) and Practice Guidance. In order to understand how both the FLCoP and Practice Guidance are being used by Authorised Officers across Scotland, FSS is seeking the views of all Authorised Officers who utilise the FLCoP in the following survey. From here on in, reference to the FLCoP can be taken to mean both the Food Law Code of Practice (Scotland) 2019 AND Interventions Food Law... MoreClosed 23 June 2023 -
Review of the Food Hygiene Information Scheme and exploration of a Consumer Information Scheme
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are reviewing the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) and want to know what food business operators/food outlets think of this scheme. FSS particularly want to find out what food businesses like and dislike about how FHIS assessment information is currently shared with consumers. Findings from the survey will help FSS consider whether any changes are required to the scheme so that it is more useful to both food businesses and... MoreClosed 12 February 2023 -
Consultation on the amendment to the specification of one food additive (RP1194 - Rebaudioside M)
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health, Women's Health & Sport. We recently consulted on a regulated product application for the modification/extension of use of the food additive steviol glycosides (E 960) to include rebaudioside M (E 960c, enzymatically produced steviol glycosides), for use as an existing permitted low-calorie, high intensity sweetener. However, we identified that there had been an omission within the... MoreClosed 6 February 2023 -
Food Law - Local Authority end of year return 2021/22
Food Law - Local Authority end of year return 2021/22 MoreClosed 15 December 2022 -
Consultation on applications for authorisation of two novel foods, one food additive and one food flavouring
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health, Women's Health & Sport and seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to the regulated product applications considered in this document, which have been submitted for authorisation (either as new authorisations or for extension of use / modification). We ask stakeholders to consider any relevant provisions of retained EU law and other legitimate factors (other... MoreClosed 11 December 2022 -
Consultation on applications for eight genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed uses and for the change of authorisation holder for fifty-one authorised GMOs
This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health, Women's Health & Sport and seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to the regulated product applications considered in this document, which have been submitted for authorisation, renewal of authorisation, or modification of existing authorisation (change of authorisation holder details). We ask stakeholders to consider any relevant provisions of retained EU... MoreClosed 6 December 2022 -
Food Crime Strategic Assessment 2023
The Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) in partnership with the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) are currently developing the next iteration of the UK Food Crime Strategic Assessment. As part of this work we are seeking views from Environmental Health on the current and future food fraud risks. The information you supply will help to identify trends and highlight any key themes. We would really appreciate if you could help us by completing... MoreClosed 25 November 2022 -
MenuCal User Feedback Survey
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are looking to gain some user feedback about the MenuCal tool. Please take a few moments to fill out this short questionnaire. MoreClosed 26 October 2022 -
The Food and Feed (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2022
This consultation is to seek stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to FSS’ proposals to correct deficiencies in domestic legislation relating to animal feed, food contact materials and extraction solvents. This is to ensure legislation operates effectively following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU). Currently, the relevant domestic legislation for animal feed, food contact materials and extraction solvents contains deficiencies that... MoreClosed 10 October 2022 -
Review of retained Regulation 2019/1793 on increased import controls of certain food and feed of non-animal origin
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) would welcome your views on our proposed recommendations to amend Retained Commission Implementing Regulation Regulation 2019/1793 which applies temporary increase of official controls and measures governing the entry into Great Britain of certain food and feed of non-animal origin from certain countries. MoreClosed 29 June 2022
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