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British Science Week 2024 - Q&A with Gillian Fraser

To celebrate British Science Week, Gillan Fraser, Senior Public Health Nutrition Advisor talks about her role at Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

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British Science Week 2024 - Q&A with Lucy Smythe

To celebrate British Science Week, Lucy Smythe, Scientific Advisor for Chemical Contaminants and Regulated Products talks about her role at Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

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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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Meet one of our Meat Hygiene Inspectors, Stuart Cant

FSS Meat Hygiene Inspector, Stuart Cant, recently featured in a profile for The Grocer.

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Planning ahead for Food Standards Scotland

While many of us will be using the festive period to spend quality time with family, relax, and indulge in one – or a few! – pigs-in-blankets, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the year just gone and plan the one ahead.

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