Our remit

We cover all aspects of the food chain in Scotland that can impact public health

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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) was established in April 2015 under the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 as the new public sector food body for Scotland. 

We are a non-ministerial office of the Scottish Administration, independent from Scottish Government Ministers and from industry, and accountable to the Scottish Parliament.

Our roles and functions

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