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New consumer research highlights public concerns around post Brexit food quality and standards
With less than 100 days until the UK exits the European Union (EU), a new survey has revealed a significant rise in the number of people who are ‘increasingly concerned’ about a reduction in food quality and standards in Scotland as a result of Brexit.
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Latest results from Food Standards Scotland’s long-running consumer tracking survey
Food Standards Scotland has published the latest results (Wave 10) of its ‘Food in Scotland’ Consumer Tracker Survey, measuring changes in Scotland's attitudes, behaviours and knowledge in relation to food over time.
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Have your say on proposed improvements to allergen information on food sold prepacked for direct sale
Food Standards Scotland is running a consultation until 4 December 2020 on the proposed amendments to the Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 to require food sold prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) to be labelled with the name of the food and ingredients information.
Food alert - UK
Aldi recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella
Aldi recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella
Allergy alert - UK
Waitrose & Partners recall Pork and Chorizo Burgers because of undeclared egg
Waitrose & Partners recall Pork and Chorizo Burgers because of undeclared egg
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