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23 February 2026

Food Standards Scotland launches public consultation on allergen information

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has today launched a 12 week public consultation seeking views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, such as restaurants, cafés, takeaways, bakeries and butchers.

11 February 2026

Food Standards Scotland publishes new five-year strategy

The strategy sets out FSS’s vision for a safe, authentic and healthier food environment that Scotland can trust, and reflects its statutory role as Scotland’s independent public sector food body.

6 February 2026

FSS and FSA asks parents and caregivers to check their infant formula products

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are asking parents and caregivers to check the batches listed in the Product Recall Information Notices and stop using any that are affected.  

3 February 2026

Navigating a tempting food environment

Opinion piece by Caroline Robertson Senior Public Health Nutritionist, Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

28 January 2026

Consultation on Market Authorisation of a Traditional Food Bambara Groundnuts

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is consulting to seek stakeholder views, comments and feedback in relation to market authorisation of a traditional food from a third country, the Bambara Groundnut. The intended use is for food products.

Consumer advice, News story

20 January 2026

Consumers advised not to eat additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products

Following an updated Food Alert For Action issued by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland is advising consumers not to buy or consume additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products as they are potentially unsafe and do not meet UK market legal requirements.

15 January 2026

HFSS advertising restrictions: a positive step for Scotland – but not the full picture

Improving our food environment is central to supporting a healthier diet in Scotland, particularly for children and young people. That is why, after several significant delays, the introduction of further UK-wide restrictions on advertising of food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) is a welcome development.

12 January 2026

Consultation on the two year provisional authorisation of four Cobalt(II) compounds for use in animal nutrition in Scotland

Food Standards Scotland is seeking stakeholder views and feedback on the two-year provisional authorisation of four Cobalt(II) compounds for use in animal nutrition in Scotland. The consultation will close on the 9 February 2026.

Amendments to High Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin Regulation (Review 4)

19 December 2025

Scottish Government consultation on the minimum requirements for the location of Border Control Posts

An opportunity for stakeholders to express views on proposals to amend the minimum requirements for the location of Border Control Posts (BCPs) in Scotland.

Consumer advice, News story

18 December 2025

Food Standards Scotland warns against counterfeit alcohol dangers

In the run up to the festive period, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urging both consumers and retailers to remain vigilant as counterfeit alcohol may pose a serious risk to public health and the integrity of Scotland’s licensed trade.

Consumer advice, News story

16 December 2025

FSS warns consumers over potentially unsafe whisky and gin

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urgently warning consumers not to purchase or consume any whisky or gin products manufactured by Kimbland Distillery Ltd, as these products may pose a risk to health.

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