We work with the farming industry and primary producers to make sure that food is safe and authentic from the beginning of the food chain.
The right advice for your industry
Whatever your type of food business, our official food and feed safety guidance will help you comply with food laws
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There are a host of free resources which can help your food business with food safety compliance and food hygiene regulation.
Fish and shellfish
Information on fishery products, hygiene and fish labelling. This page also includes our smoked fish tool, which is a useful resource to help guide you produce smoked fish safely.
Animal feed
Animal feed law applies to a wide range of feed businesses. Learn more about animal feed legislation and how it affects your business.
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Meat
Find out how we help the meat industry to make sure the food you produce is safe and authentic across every part of the food chain.
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Retail
We’re here to help retail and wholesale businesses keep food safe, properly stored and safe to sell.
Retail and wholesaleChildcare and third sector
Food safety compliance is an important consideration when providing meals or drinks for children in your care. Follow our official advice if you provide food and drink for babies and children in a childcare setting.
Hospitality and catering
We’re here to help businesses follow food safety law and make healthy food more available to more people across Scotland. We can also help you manage food allergies and promote healthier eating options.
Drinks
We provide advice to drink related businesses in Scotland, whether that’s in production, wholesaling or vineyards.
Novel food
Information for businesses on how to make sure the food products you sell meet novel food legislation.
Food contact materials
Food Contact Materials (FCMs) include any material or article that comes into contact with food. This covers everything from packaging and containers to utensils and food processing equipment.
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Food Standards Scotland launches consultation on first CBD novel food applications
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has today launched a 12-week public consultation on the first three applications seeking authorisation for cannabidiol (CBD) products as novel foods in Scotland.
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FSS supports the “Bang in Some Beans” campaign
We’re pleased to support The Food Foundation’s Bang in Some Beans campaign which aims to double UK bean consumption by 2028. Whether it's baked beans, lentils, chickpeas, or kidney beans, these little powerhouses are packed with goodness. They’re planet-friendly too, so go ahead and bang in some beans!
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MOMA Foods recalls various porridge pots and sachets due to possible mouse contamination
MOMA Foods is recalling various porridge pots and sachets products due to possible mouse contamination at the manufacturing site.
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