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Food Standards Scotland Protecting consumer interests when it comes to food safety and healthy eating. FSS is an independent public body working for consumers in Scotland.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the public sector food body for Scotland, established by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015. We are here to ensure that information and advice on food safety and standards, nutrition and labelling is independent, consistent, evidence-based and consumer-focused. On 1 April 2015 we took on the functions that had previously been carried out in Scotland by the Food Standards Agency. Our primary concern is consumer protection – making sure that your food is safe to eat, ensuring you know what you are eating and improving nutrition. We do this by developing policies, providing advice, keeping consumers informed, and ensuring the enforcement of food regulations.

Halo Foods Ltd is recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars, because the contents have been mispacked in Skinny W...
13/10/2026

Halo Foods Ltd is recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars, because the contents have been mispacked in Skinny Whip Toffee bar wrappers, which do not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the wrapper - https://bit.ly/4zBHC4R

Fortified, unsweetened soya drinks are the preferred dairy alternative for children aged 4 and under who don’t consume d...
12/10/2026

Fortified, unsweetened soya drinks are the preferred dairy alternative for children aged 4 and under who don’t consume dairy, as they provide more protein than oat or almond drinks.

Pasteurised whole or semi-skimmed cow's, goat's or sheep's milk and water remain recommended drinks for those who consume animal products. More: https://bit.ly/4j6O92v

Scottish consumers urged not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine.Access the full news story: https://bit.l...
10/10/2026

Scottish consumers urged not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine.

Access the full news story: https://bit.ly/4yiKZN5

📢 It's your last chance to share your feedback on food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered in S...
10/10/2026

📢 It's your last chance to share your feedback on food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered in Scotland.

Our anonymous survey closes on Monday 12th October. Take part at: https://bit.ly/4cWjaCh

Looking to lead the veterinary and technical leadership team responsible for delivering meat Official Controls across Sc...
09/10/2026

Looking to lead the veterinary and technical leadership team responsible for delivering meat Official Controls across Scotland?

We're recruiting a Head Veterinarian to provide technical leadership to approximately 100 field-based staff.

Closing date: 25 October 26

More at: https://bit.ly/3VDNRpZ

Greencore recalls several products due to the presence of Salmonella.Access the full alert: https://bit.ly/4yXPZrD
08/10/2026

Greencore recalls several products due to the presence of Salmonella.

Access the full alert: https://bit.ly/4yXPZrD

New advice: For adults and children aged 5 years and over, fortified, unsweetened soya, oat and almond drinks can be sui...
07/10/2026

New advice: For adults and children aged 5 years and over, fortified, unsweetened soya, oat and almond drinks can be suitable alternatives to cow's milk. Unfortified or sweetened dairy alternative drinks are not recommended.

For children aged 4 years and under who do not consume dairy products, fortified and unsweetened soya drinks are the preferred dairy alternative. This is because they provide more protein than oat or almond drinks.

For those who consume animal products, water and pasteurised whole or semi-skimmed cow's, goat's or sheep's milk remain the recommended main drinks.

This follows the publication of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and Committee on Toxicity (COT) assessment of soya, oat and almond drinks in July 2025 and consideration by the Scottish Dietary Advice forum.

Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Tco7QT.

What are food supplements?Food supplements are foods designed to supplement the normal diet. They are concentrated sourc...
06/10/2026

What are food supplements?

Food supplements are foods designed to supplement the normal diet. They are concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, sold in dose form.

Our key facts aim to help you understand what food supplements are, how they are regulated, and what to look out for when buying them.

Find out more at: https://bit.ly/4xHtwOK

📢 There's still time to give your feedback.Complete our anonymous survey to share your views on what gives you confidenc...
04/10/2026

📢 There's still time to give your feedback.

Complete our anonymous survey to share your views on what gives you confidence in food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered.

Take part in our survey at: https://bit.ly/4cWjaCh

Lambertz recalls Lambertz Mini Spekulatius and Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies because allergens are not declared in Eng...
03/10/2026

Lambertz recalls Lambertz Mini Spekulatius and Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies because allergens are not declared in English on the label - https://bit.ly/4zi8iaJ

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4th Floor, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road
Aberdeen
AB115RL

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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