Buying food & eating out
Whether you’re eating out or buying ingredients to make things easier at home, we help make sure the food and drink you buy is safe.
In this section
Food Hygiene Information Scheme
Consumers in Scotland can see how well food businesses in their area have fared in food hygiene inspections.
Eat Safe Awards
The Eat Safe Award provides an incentive to food businesses to strive for food hygiene and food safety management standards beyond those required by law.
Labelling & Composition Standards
Food Standards Scotland has policy responsibility for food information, food labelling, food standards and nutrition labelling in Scotland.
Most allergic reactions to food are mild, but some can be very serious. A small amount of the food concerned can trigger a reaction.
The Eat Safe Award provides an incentive to food businesses to strive for food hygiene and food safety management standards beyond those required by law.
Food Hygiene Information Scheme
Consumers in Scotland can see how well food businesses in their area have fared in food hygiene inspections.