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News story
4 December 2025

FSS and FSA publish first UK safety guidance on cell-cultivated products

Food Standards Scotland (FSS), in partnership with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), has published the UK's first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products (CCPs).
News story
4 December 2025

Scottish consumers urged not to eat products from Soupbox Meal Prep

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is advising consumers not to eat any pre-prepared meals or products from Soupbox Meal Prep based in Alloa.
News story
3 December 2025

FSS response to CMA’s infant formula report

Food Standard Scotland (FSS) welcomes the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) final study report on the infant formula market and the recommendations made in respect of the regulations on infant formula and follow-on formula.
Consultation
28 October 2025

Consultation on bisphenol A

This consultation seeks stakeholder view, comments and feedback in relation to the proposal to ban bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs).
News story
16 October 2025

Update: Folic Acid Fortification

Information on fortification of flour with folic acid and why it's happening.
News story
7 October 2025

New research reveals both risks and benefits in reducing meat and dairy for Scotland’s children

A new report from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) reveals that reducing meat and dairy consumption can help meet the Scottish Dietary Goals and climate targets, however, without replacement with other nutrient-rich foods, it may worsen existing nutrient insufficiencies, particularly for young people.
News story
19 September 2025

A toast to Scotland’s budding wine industry

Blog, News story
19 September 2025

Q&A: My Journey to Becoming a Meat Hygiene Inspector

News story
4 August 2025

Shape Scotland’s food future: FSS launches public consultation on 2026–31 strategy

Policy update
1 August 2025

Call for Evidence: UK and India FTA

News story
30 July 2025

Call for data: Acrylamide in food

News story
25 July 2025

FSS issues warning after potentially harmful counterfeit vodka discovered

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