Food Standards Scotland

Exclusive SNP reject climate meat reduction advice as 'Scots are too unhealthy'

Cask investment

Warning not to drink whisky and gin from Orkney Kimbland distillery

A plate of fried food

Food standards cuts leaving Scots 'sick to their stomach'

Zoe Betts, Partner and Criminal Regulatory Law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Why local authorities are struggling to police food standards

Coca-Cola drinks have been recalled across the UK due to elevated levels of the chemical Chlorate.

Chlorate side effects explained as Coca-Cola drinks recalled

The diet of Scottish children has been described as 'concerning'.

The 'concerning' diet of Scotland's children highlighted in new report

Patrick Jackson owner and baker at Hame Bakery

Peterhead bakery creates new ‘healthier’ buttery

Analysis The merry-go-round of directors on the boards of Scotland's quangos

There are concerns about the risk of intoxication from glycerol

Warning over giving slushies to under-fours after children hospitalised

From food production to beyond the checkout: Helping Scottish firms and consumers manage food safety and healthy eating

Ad Feature How Food Standards Scotland is keeping us safe through the food chain

Home Sweet Home by Gillian Robb sponsored by Food Standards Scotland

Ad Feature Flock around fun: Scotland's sheep are heading home

Simple food prep rules can cut the risk to you and your loved ones

Ad Feature New kitchen food prep campaign launched in Scotland

Renee MacRae, 36, and three-year-old Andrew

Renee and Andrew MacRae murderer William MacDowell dies in prison

A previous study found 81 per cent threw away uneaten items at least once a week . Milk, cucumber and potatoes among the most common weekly leftovers.

Cost of living crisis: half of Scots eat food past its 'use by' date

Here, cooking oil is limited on shelves in a Sainsbury's store in Kent. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Here are the supermarkets limiting cooking oil in Scotland

Scots are being warned about counterfeit Wonka Bars that could posed a health risk

Warning over counterfeit Wonka bars - here's how to spot them

Scots ate more takeaway in 2021 than 2020, Obesity Action Scotland found

Lockdown eating habits getting worse, survey finds

Electric fence barrier

Batteries add to threat of lead poisoning in cattle

Ducks await being sent to a slaughterhouse. Picture: Gaizka Iroz/AFP via Getty Images

Avian flu outbreak discovered in Scotland

Supermarket beef

Beef labelling in supermarkets adds to confusion

Turkey is the traditional centrepiece for Christmas meals - but how do you cook it safely? Photo: PublicDomainPictures / pixabay / Canva Pro.

Here's how to defrost a turkey at Christmas and how long to cook it for

Scots are being urged to take daily doses of vitamin D because of a shortage of sunshine during autumn and winter.

Scots urged to take vitamin D due to lack of sunlight

Calorie counts on meals at restaurants would be required under the Scottish Government plans

Scottish restaurants could be forced to show how many calories in meals

The Salmond scandal rocked the SNP and the Scottish Government

Revealed: Civil servant central to Salmond scandal among second job holders

The pandemic has highlighted a need to combat poor diet, FSS said.

Covid pandemic exposes need for 'urgent action' to tackle obesity in Scotland

A woman buys products in a supermarket food aisle

New food allergen information law passed at Holyrood

Lee MacGregor

Kitchen masters: Massive rise in Scots cooking from scratch

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Professor David Gally, a leading microbiologist currently working at the Roslin Institute, will become the second ever chief scientific adviser for Food Standards Scotland when he takes up the role next month

Food safety body names new chief scientific adviser

Donna Fordyce, chief executive, Seafood Scotland. Picture: Alan Richardson

The Business Big Interview: Donna Fordyce, chief executive, Seafood Scotland

Pizza is one of the most popular takeaway options.

Scots told to eat healthier amid obesity link to Covid-19

Michael Russell says the Internal Market Bill must now be dropped

Scotland did not vote to be dragged out of the EU like this - Michael Russell

2 Sisters food factory in Couper Angus where the cluster of Covid-19 cases was detected

Factory closes due to Covid-19 cluster

People have eaten less junk food, the report found.

Scots eating healthier meals at home during lockdown

Almost half of people with a food allergy avoid discussing it with restaurant staff.

Allergy suffers avoid checking safety of food when dining out because they 'don'...

Oysters are the most high-risk food.

One in 160 servings of oysters 'likely to cause illness'

Oysters are the most high-risk food.

One in 160 servings of oysters 'likely to cause illness'

CBD oil-based health products come in a variety of forms. Picture: Shutterstock

What is CBD oil? if cannabis oil products are safe and the laws in Scotland expl...

The sauces are sold in Oxfam.

Spicy sauces recalled from Oxfam amid fears lids may injure consumers

Food labels have been suggested as a way to boost exercise and fight obesity. Picture: Paul Ellis/Getty Images

Food labels showing exercise options ‘better’ than listing calories

People ate out less often in the past 12 weeks as economic uncertainty began to bite.

Eating out slows in popularity for first time in four years

People are being urged to continue eating steak, sausages and bacon by experts who say there is no proof red and processed meats cause cancer. Picture: PA

Eating red meat is not bad for you, controversial new study says
People are being urged to continue eating steak, sausages and bacon by experts who say there is no proof red and processed meats cause cancer.

Restaurants and cafes are also to be encouraged to reduce portion sizes. Picture: Getty Images

Eating disorders charities attack plans to add calories to Scottish menus

Calorie counts are set to be listed on all restaurant menus in Scotland.

Calorie counts 'to be listed on all restaurant menus in Scotland' to combat unhe...

Food Standards Scotland's recommendations come in the wake of the death of a customer of Pret a Manger who ate a sandwich not knowing it contained an ingredient to which she was allergic.

Food watchdog: pre-packaged food in Scotland should be labelled following allerg...

Joanne Burns, Reformulation Project Manager, Food and Drink Federation Scotland

Joanne Burns: Improving Scotland’s health at heart of reformulating food and dri...

A warning has been issued. Picture: Getty

Blackmarket breast milk is being sold online by Scottish mothers

Having a cheeseburger, fries and sugary drink you will consume an extra 454 calories than if you only had a cheeseburger

Upsizing fast food meals can account for 1,500 calories a week

Cheese making at Cream O' Galloway

Galloway cheesemaker seeks financial support to fight new food regulations

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Cheesemakers pull together to launch crowdfunding campaign to raise cash for leg...

Authorities in Dundee have backed plans for smaller portion sizes at takeaways and restaurants. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty

Scottish council supports ban on ‘go large’ takeaway promotions

David Thomson, CEO, Food and Drink Federation Scotland

Here’s to another 20 years of food industry growth

More than 9,000 food standards tests failed in Scotland since 2013 figures revea...

The rates of human E.coli O157 infection in Scotland are around three times higher than in England and Wales.

Vaccine for virulent E.coli prevalent in Scotland a step closer

Do people from China really want to come to Edinburgh to celebrate their New Year?

Helen Martin: Edinburgh's now a fairground ride that we can't get off

Scotland needs calorie caps on restaurant meals - Jane Bradley

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