Citation
(2010), "Food Standards Agency consultations", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 40 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2010.01740eab.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Food Standards Agency consultations
Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 40, Issue 5.
The following have recently been published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Last autumn, the Scottish government arranged treatment of an European foulbrood outbreak in eastern Scotland with oxytetracycline (OTC) and there is a possibility of OTC residues in honey when production starts in spring 2010. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/consultations/consultni/2010/testoxytetracyclineresiduesni
A strategic review of the agency's nutrition research and surveys portfolio has now been completed, following consultation with external stakeholders. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2010/mar/nutresrev
To seek stakeholders' comments and views on the draft updated guidance on compliance with the UK Food Labelling Regulations 1996 and the new guidance for small businesses. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/consultations/consulteng/2010/fsaguidanceappdatemarksfoodeng
Proposed changes by the EU to permitted levels of lycopene in food and drink products. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/consultations/ukwideconsults/2010/proposedeuchangeslycopenelevels
Recommendations to food manufacturers on reductions in saturated fat and added sugar, as well as greater availability of smaller single-portion sizes in a number of key foods – biscuits, cakes, buns, chocolate confectionery and soft drinks. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/mar/reducingsatfat
Regulations amending the addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances (England) regulations 2007. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/consultations/consulteng/2010/vitaminsmineralsregs2010eng
FSA announced its intention to form a new operations group in 2010. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/news/pressreleases/2010/mar/newoperationsgroup
Amendments to EU food hygiene regulations. Visit: www.food.gov.uk/consultations/consulteng/2010/foodhygieneregs2010engamend2