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Action needed to prioritise health in Scotland’s food environment

Public Health Scotland and Food Standards Scotland welcome the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed regulations to restrict the promotion of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt.

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Meet Cristina Matei - FSS Official Veterinarian

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has started a new recruitment campaign to encourage more qualified veterinarians to consider becoming an Official Veterinarian (OV). The following blog from FSS OV Cristina Matei details what she enjoys about working in the public sector.

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Food alert - UK

Update: Lidl recalls various cookies because of the possible presence of metal

Update: Lidl recalls various cookies because of the possible presence of metal

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Allergy alert - UK

ALDI recalls Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake due to undeclared mustard

ALDI recalls Carlos Takeaway Meat Feast Pasta Bake due to undeclared mustard

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Food alert - UK

Lidl recalls various Tower Gate cookies because of the possible presence of metal

Lidl recalls various Tower Gate cookies because of the possible presence of metal

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