Tag: Food Standards Scotland
Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland
Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.
Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics
The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Retailers ‘behave responsibly on slushie sales’
Convenience channel bosses have spoken out to allay fears of irresponsible sales of slushies to youngsters following warnings of health dangers.
Boosting food safety with Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland has teamed up with Morrisons and Scotmid to help prevent the misery caused to Scots consumers by food poisoning.
Don’t get caught out by new labelling laws, use MenuCal to track your ingredients
With the rise of the ‘conscious consumer’, it is now more important than ever for customers to know exactly what is in their food and identify potential allergen hazards.
Health site from FSS
FOOD Standards Scotland launched a new online guide as part of its healthy eating campaign.
Allergen law going live
NEW regulations governing food labelling in Scotland will come into force on 1 October.
Standards agency adds three
FOOD Standards Scotland has made three new appointments to its board.
Calling time on HFSS ads
UK Government unveils new obesity strategy
Food crime in the spotlight
FOOD and drink industry groups have come together to back a new unit aimed at tackling food crime.
Restrictions called for in obesity fight
Groups pressure First Minister to act in autumn .
Health policy to hit food to go
Paper from FSS puts food to go in the spotlight with proposed restrictions
Government plans include promo ban
ScotGov targets ‘unhealthy promotions’ in obesity strategy
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or...
Fighting the war on sugar head on
Health concerns can’t kill confectionery
Reformulation on the agenda
FOOD Standards Scotland (FSS) has reiterated its call for brands to engage in calorie-cutting reformulations.
Egg scare rattles buyers’ cages
SUPERMARKETS have come under attack for their buying policies after eggs contaminated with the insecticide Fipronil were brought into the UK from the Netherlands.
