Consultation on Market Authorisation of a Traditional Food Bambara Groundnuts

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Closes 25 Feb 2026

Consultation Questions

Thank you for taking the time to read our consultation documents. We would now be grateful if you could answer the following questions:

1. Please note that Food Standards Scotland may publish details that you supply in legitimate pursuit of the functions of the organisation. Do you agree to the publication of your personal details and response?
(Required)
2. What is your name?
3. What is your email address? If you enter your email address then you will automatically receive an acknowledgement email when you submit your response.
4. Are you responding as a private individual or on behalf of an organisation/company?
(Required)
5. Please provide the name, phone number and address of your organisation
6. Do you have any comments or concerns on the terms on which Bambara groundnut (seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.)Verdc.) is authorised (as outlined in the FSS risk management recommendation)?
7. Are there any other factors that should be considered by ministers that have not already been highlighted?
8. Do you have any other feedback? Including consideration of any relevant legislative provisions and other legitimate factors (other evidence further supporting clear, rational and justifiable risk analysis, such as consumer interests, technical feasibility and environmental factors).