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12 November 2026

FSA and FSS publish export roadmap for cell-cultivated food businesses

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have today published new guidance to help businesses navigate the process of exporting cell cultivated products from Great Britain to non-EU countries.

5 November 2026

Food Standards Scotland seeks new Board members to help shape the future of food policy and consumer protection

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is inviting applications for two new non-executive members to join its Board and help guide the organisation’s work to protect consumers, improve public health and strengthen confidence in Scotland’s food system.

Consumer advice

10 October 2026

FSS and FSA warns consumers and businesses not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine

Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising consumers and food businesses not to eat, sell or distribute eggs originating from Yasensvit Ltd, Kyiv, Ukraine after Salmonella was identified in the product.

Business guidance, News story

30 September 2026

FSS and FSA publish latest package of guidance to support innovative food businesses

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency have today published a new package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products, the latest milestone in the Cell-Cultivated Products (CCP) Sandbox Programme.

Consultation, News story

30 September 2026

FSS launches novel foods consultation

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a consultation seeking stakeholder views on the market authorisation of sixteen novel foods.

22 September 2026

Meet FSS's new Head of Field Operations

Ingrid Kiss has recently taken on the role of Head of Field Operations at Food Standards Scotland. Read on to discover more about Ingrid and gain insight into her career journey so far.

Consultation on market authorisation of a traditional food from a third country - dried Kenari Nut

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking stakeholder views in relation to a traditional food from a third country.

Business guidance

New guidance for cell-cultivated and novel food businesses

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), in partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has published four new pieces of guidance to help businesses developing and producing cell-cultivated products - sometimes known as ‘lab-grown meat’ - and other novel foods navigate the regulatory requirements needed to bring safe, innovative products to market. 

Shock figures reveal one in three eating undercooked burgers – putting themselves at risk of food poisoning

New research has revealed that consumers in Scotland are taking risks with food safety at home – with nearly one in three (31%) admitting they eat beef burgers that are pink or have pink juices at least occasionally.

New Chief Executive appointed to lead Food Standards Scotland

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced the appointment of Catherine Topley as its new Chief Executive.

Food Standards Scotland updates guidance on those most at risk from foodborne illness

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published an update to help clarify who is more likely to become ill and experience more severe symptoms from food poisoning.

New research shows out of home food now accounts for over a fifth of daily calories in Scotland

A new study conducted by FSS and the University of Edinburgh, involving more than 1,000 adults living right across Scotland, found that people eat out of home on average seven times a week.

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