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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 -
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 -
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 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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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... MoreOpened 27 October 2025 -
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. MoreOpened 15 December 2025
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