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Helping consumers and businesses make better, greener choices

In the second of our post-COP26 conference blogs, FSS’ Chief Scientific Advisor Prof David Gally discusses how climate change is already changing consumer behaviour, presenting both risks and opportunities for the food industry.

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Embedding sustainability in everything we do

In the first of a series of blogs we plan to publish, following our Global Conference for Food Safety Regulation and Sustainability held this week to coincide with COP26, deputy chief executive Julie Hesketh-Laird outlines how FSS sees its role in the sustainability landscape. 

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Ross Finnie welcomes delegates to the Global Conference for Food Safety Regulation and Sustainability

Speech by Ross Finnie, Chair of Food Standards Scotland, to welcome delegates to the Global Conference for Food Safety Regulation and Sustainability. The conference took palce on 10 November, and was timed to coincide with COP26.

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Working in partnership

We've been working a range of stakeholders around the introduction of new PPDS legislation across the UK from Friday 1 October. Colin Smith, Chief Executive, at the Scottish Wholesale Association, explains the role his organisation has had in the process.

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Student checklist for safe and healthy eating

Just moved out of home for the first time? Not sure where to start when it comes to preparing food healthily and safety? Take a look at our tips to make sure you get off to the right start!

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