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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is inviting consumers, food businesses, industry representatives, and stakeholders across Scotland to share their views on its draft Strategy for 2026–2031.

FSS and the FSA are requesting data on the levels of acrylamide in food.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was seized this week which confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.

An analysis of 158 popular takeaway dishes across Scotland has uncovered alarming findings, prompting Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to urge the Scottish Government to take stronger, long-term action to improve the nation's food environment.

FSS today welcomed recent commitments from the Scottish Government to improve public health by taking a preventative approach, but warned that progress remains too slow and not far-reaching enough to meet the scale of Scotland’s health challenges.