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2 November 2023

Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) report 2022

FSS works with UK environmental agencies and the FSA to monitor radioactivity in food and the environment (RISE) through annual RIFE reports, which detail findings from food and drinking water analyses.
Report
15 August 2023

Pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) consumer research

This research focuses on legislation that requires foods that are pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) to clearly display the name of the food and a full ingredients list with the 14 regulated allergens emphasised within the list.
Report
27 July 2023

Risk assessment: The risk to vulnerable consumers from Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat smoked fish
Report
15 November 2022

Oat-Based Commodity and Non-Dairy Alternative Drinks Chemical Contaminants Survey

This survey expanded mycotoxin testing in oat-based products, including modified forms, and provided data on isoflavones in soya drinks and infant formula, and 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters in coconut-based drinks.
Report
27 October 2022

Campylobacter campaign partner toolkit

Use our campylobacter campaign toolkit to increase awareness of the bacteria campylobacter and the danger it poses to those aged over 65.
Report
28 April 2022

Handwashing Consumer Tracker Wave 4
Report
26 October 2021

Food in Scotland Consumer Tracker Survey Wave 12
Report
31 August 2021

Handwashing Consumer Tracker Wave 5
Report
29 July 2021

Food Sampling Grant Programme
Strategy documents, Report
28 July 2021

A Food Surveillance Strategy for Scotland
Report
23 June 2021

Purchase and Consumption of Non-Dairy Alternative Products and Oat-Based Products

This study assessed the purchase and intake of non-dairy alternatives in Scotland, responding to growing demand and product availability
Report
14 June 2021

A Microbiological Survey of Minced Beef at Retail in Scotland

This survey examined retail beef mince for campylobacter, salmonella, STEC, and two hygiene indicators: aerobic colony count and generic E. coli.