Legal & regulatory updates

Weekly collection from GOV.UK, legislation.gov.uk, EUR-Lex, CJEU, EFSA and the US Federal Register (last run 12 Nov 2026), plus a curated register with business impact, actions and deadlines.

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44 items.

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·12 Nov 202615

Working for FSA

Current vacancies, our employment structure, the benefits of working for us and the code of conduct our employees must follow.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·11 Nov 202615

Biotoxin and phytoplankton monitoring

The risks of marine biotoxins and phytoplankton that infect shellfish and what food businesses can do about them.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·11 Nov 202615

Preparing for Spirit Drink Verification Scheme visits

Find out about the verification checks and what to expect during a visit if you've applied for verification and paid your fee for the Scheme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·11 Nov 202615

Producing English Whisky

Find out how to apply for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme and comply with the product specification for English Whisky.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DHSC·10 Nov 202615

Free sugars in processed fruit and vegetables: SACN statement

Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) position statement on the UK definition of free sugars in processed fruit and vegetables.

EmergingGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – OHID·6 Nov 202615

National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 to 2023

National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) results on the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of adults and children in the UK for 2019 to 2023.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·5 Nov 202615

Our governance - Food Standards Agency

Details of the Food Standards Agency Boards and sub-committees.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·5 Nov 202615

Latest statistics on milk utilisation by dairies

Monthly statistics on the volume of milk used by dairies.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Environment Agency, FSA·3 Nov 202615

Radioactivity in food and the environment (RIFE) report

Annual assessment report of radioactivity in food and the environment and the public's exposure to radiation.

EmergingGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Oct 202615

Consumer insights tracker

The Food Standard Agency's monthly tracking survey that monitors changes in consumers’ behaviour and attitudes in relation to food.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Oct 202615

Food Standards Agency register of senior civil servants' secondary paid employment

The register sets out the detail of any paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment, held by members of the Senior Civil Service at the Food Standards Agency.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Oct 202615

Radioactivity in food reporting by the Food Standards Agency

Reports from the Food Standards Agency and other agencies on monitoring radioactivity in food and the environment.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·29 Oct 202615

PATH-SAFE: Onsite diagnostics

Information on the PATH-SAFE theme exploring rapid detection of foodborne pathogens outside traditional laboratory settings.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·29 Oct 202615

Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) Programme

Information about the FSA's Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) Programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DHSC, DfE·29 Oct 202615

Updating the school food standards: feasibility pilot findings

Report of research that tested and contributed to the development of new school food standards in England.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·28 Oct 202615

Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) meeting history

Agenda and papers from previous meetings held by the Food Standards Agency's Welsh Food Advisory Committee.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Government Chemist·23 Oct 202615

Government Chemist Review 2025

Referee casework, research projects, advice and impact of work carried out by the Government Chemist team during 2025.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Oct 202615

Wine production

How to submit product declarations and guidance on enrichment, sulphur dioxide and sweetening limits in wine production.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Oct 202615

On farm slaughter facility authorisation

How to apply for authorisation to carry out on farm slaughter of farmed game and poultry

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·19 Oct 202615

Shellfish classification

How production areas are classified, the method of treatment and how to apply for classification.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·19 Oct 202615

Food Standards Agency September 2026 Board meeting

The agenda and papers for the Food Standards Agency Board meeting of 16 September 2026.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Oct 202615

Local Authority Audit in Wales

Auditing local authority official feed and food control delivery in Wales.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Oct 202615

Updated Action Plan: Isle of Anglesey County Council

Updated Action Plan for Isle of Anglesey County Council on official feed and food control delivery.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Oct 202615

Audit of sampling controls and relevant open audit actions - Anglesey

Isle of Anglesey County Council, 17 to 18 June 2026

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA, CPS·15 Oct 202615

Seven people charged by CPS after NFCU investigation into animal cruelty and unfit meat

Seven people appeared before Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday 14 October 2026

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·15 Oct 202615

Food traceability for businesses

Learn about food traceability requirements, including how food businesses can trace food through the supply chain and the records they need to keep.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DfE·8 Oct 202615

Holiday activities and food programme

Guidance for local authorities that will receive funding to deliver the holiday activities and food programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·8 Oct 202615

Welsh Food Advisory Committee themed meeting – 22 October 2026

Agenda and papers for the meeting of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) on 22 October 2026.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – OHID·2 Oct 202615

National Diet and Nutrition Survey

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey assesses the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population of the UK.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Sept 202615

Cell-cultivated products: toxicology and growth media assessment

Supplementary guidance for applicants submitting a cell-cultivated product dossier for market authorisation in Great Britain.

EmergingGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Sept 202615

Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland publish latest package of guidance to support innovative food businesses

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have today published a new package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products, the latest milestone in the Cell-Cultivated Products (CCP) Sandbox Programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·25 Sept 202615

Excise tax types, excise duty rates and supplementary guidance

Find tax type codes (DE 4/3) which may be declared for goods liable to excise duty, their associated excise duty rates and guidance on how to determine the tax types that apply to goods liable to excise duty.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Sept 202615

FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Sept 202615

FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Sept 202615

FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-India free trade agreement

Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·18 Sept 202615

Food Standards Agency Business Committee meeting September 2026

Business Committee meeting held on Teams and in 64 Victoria Street London on 2 September 2026.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – COT·17 Sept 202640

14th July 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting

The meeting agenda focussed on AI in Chemical Risk Assessment, Vitamin E in the maternal diet, Idiosyncratic Liver Toxicity, Upper levels and risk-benefit assessment of fish.

EmergingGeneral food lawAcids, preservatives, colours & vitaminsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Sept 202615

Food Standards Agency Board meeting takes place today

The September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DfE·14 Sept 202615

School food standards 2014: practical guide and resources for schools

Practical guide and resources to help schools plan and provide healthy food according to The Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DfE·14 Sept 202615

Standards for school food in England

Applying the standards for planning and providing food in schools.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra, APHA·14 Sept 202615

Vets: guidance, forms and services

Guidance, forms and services for private vets, Official Veterinarians (OVs), Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs), Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) and Certification Support Officers (CSOs).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – VMD·9 Sept 202615

Apply for specific manufacturing authorisation

Apply for an authorisation to manufacture extemporaneous preparations, autogenous vaccines, stem cell products or blood products for non-food animals.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·3 Sept 202615

Running a food business: guidance and resources from the Food Standards Agency

Find our key guidance and resources to help you with your food business.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·24 Aug 202615

Cell-cultivated product sandbox workshops

A summary of monthly workshops in the Food Standard Agency and Food Standard Scotland's cell-cultivated product programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

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