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It is important to defrost safely before cooking or eating. ❄ The safest way to defrost food is in the fridge, using a dish to catch drips. If you defrost food on worktops bacteria can grow more quickly! 🚫 Once food has defrosted, eat it within 24 hours. 😋 For more food safety advice and tips visit us at @TasteofGrampian: 👇 https://www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk/tents/taste-of-grampian-eatwell-tent #VirtualTOG #ForSafeFood | Food Standards Scotland

It is important to defrost safely before cooking or eating. ❄ The safest way to defrost food is in the fridge, using a dish to catch drips. If you defrost food on worktops bacteria can grow more quickly! 🚫 Once food has defrosted, eat it within 24 hours. 😋 For more food safety advice and tips visit us at @TasteofGrampian: 👇 https://www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk/tents/taste-of-grampian-eatwell-tent #VirtualTOG #ForSafeFood | Food Standards Scotland

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We’re running a consultation on our first BSL plan to find out what BSL users and members from the Deaf community think about it. We encourage you to watch the video and consider the questions when sharing your views. Find BSL and English versions of our plan: https://bit.ly/2UXYsHC Deadline to respond: 10 Dec 2020. SCoD - deafscotland North East Sensory Services Inclusion Scotland Deaf Action British Deaf Association Hearing Link Disability Equality Scotland contactScotland-bsl | Food Standards

We’re running a consultation on our first BSL plan to find out what BSL users and members from the Deaf community think about it. We encourage you to watch the video and consider the questions when sharing your views. Find BSL and English versions of our plan: https://bit.ly/2UXYsHC Deadline to respond: 10 Dec 2020. SCoD - deafscotland North East Sensory Services Inclusion Scotland Deaf Action British Deaf Association Hearing Link Disability Equality Scotland contactScotland-bsl | Food Standards

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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking your views on our draft Strategy for 2026–2031. We’re inviting consumers, food businesses, industry representatives, and stakeholders across Scotland to share their thoughts on the future of Scotland’s food system. Heather Kelman, Chair of the FSS Board, explains why your feedback matters and how you can help shape our priorities for the years ahead. 🗓 The consultation is open until 14 September 2025. 👉 Read the draft strategy and submit your response h

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is seeking your views on our draft Strategy for 2026–2031. We’re inviting consumers, food businesses, industry representatives, and stakeholders across Scotland to share their thoughts on the future of Scotland’s food system. Heather Kelman, Chair of the FSS Board, explains why your feedback matters and how you can help shape our priorities for the years ahead. 🗓 The consultation is open until 14 September 2025. 👉 Read the draft strategy and submit your response h

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Our Accessibility and Inclusive Communications Plan (2024 to 2026) is available in written English and BSL and can be viewed on our website at: https://bit.ly/40zDgNh If you’ve any feedback on the plan and/or questions, please get in touch at: accessibility@fss.scot or Contact Scotland BSL. | Food Standards Scotland

Our Accessibility and Inclusive Communications Plan (2024 to 2026) is available in written English and BSL and can be viewed on our website at: https://bit.ly/40zDgNh If you’ve any feedback on the plan and/or questions, please get in touch at: accessibility@fss.scot or Contact Scotland BSL. | Food Standards Scotland

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For #WorldFoodDay, we’re reminding you that at Food Standards Scotland, consumers always come first. We share trusted advice on healthier eating, food safety and food incidents, and provide clear, evidence-based guidance that supports both consumers and businesses across all aspects of the food chain. Explore our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/4ee7PM8 | Food Standards Scotland

For #WorldFoodDay, we’re reminding you that at Food Standards Scotland, consumers always come first. We share trusted advice on healthier eating, food safety and food incidents, and provide clear, evidence-based guidance that supports both consumers and businesses across all aspects of the food chain. Explore our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/4ee7PM8 | Food Standards Scotland

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This Christmas, none of us want to give - or get - the unwanted gift of food poisoning. Download our checklist to help remind you of some easy food safety practices for Christmastime. 🎁 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3W7fS4j Don't forget to try out our festive filter: https://bit.ly/3WaZq32 | Food Standards Scotland

This Christmas, none of us want to give - or get - the unwanted gift of food poisoning. Download our checklist to help remind you of some easy food safety practices for Christmastime. 🎁 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3W7fS4j Don't forget to try out our festive filter: https://bit.ly/3WaZq32 | Food Standards Scotland

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Stuart McAdam, Head of Incidents at Food Standards Scotland, shares how to prevent on-farm poisoning and what to do if it happens. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3FzJvbf #OnFarmPoisoning #FoodStandardsScotland | Food Standards Scotland

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A new Healthier Food Service Fund has been launched in partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and FDF Scotland. The Healthier Food Service Fund supports SME food and drink businesses across Scotland to improve the quality and quantity of healthier products in the food service sector, ensuring maximum impact on dietary health. Food service businesses can apply for up to £5,000 for support with their reformulation project. The application is open until Friday the 13th of September 2024. Fo

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We’ve launched our new website, making support and guidance for food businesses and advice for consumers, easier to find. Watch our video to learn more about who we are and how our new website can help food and feed businesses as well as local authorities. Visit our website: https://bit.ly/4qSjB5T. | Food Standards Scotland

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Food Standards Scotland is urging farmers to stay aware of the risks of lead poisoning. Scottish farmer Steve Barron shares how on-farm poisoning impacted his cattle. Watch his story and find out how to prevent it at: https://bit.ly/3FzJvbf #OnFarmPoisoning #FoodStandardsScotland | Food Standards Scotland

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Our online Food Crime Risk Profiling Tool helps food businesses to assess their risk from food crime. By completing the assessment, your business will receive a unique report identifying potential areas of vulnerability, with tailored advice to help address these. Those who register for the tool will also be invited to attend free virtual workshops to help develop opportunities to improve food crime resilience. Sign up to use the tool at: https://bit.ly/3PfpIQS | Food Standards Scotland

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Happy Mother's Day! Check to see if you’re treating your mum to a delicious meal or afternoon tea at a place which has a food hygiene inspection 'Pass' http://bit.ly/2CUq472 - Enjoy! | Food Standards Scotland

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From 1 October 2021 foods sold prepacked for direct sale must be labelled with the name, ingredients and allergens. Find out more here: | Food Standards Scotland

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According to the Food and You 2 survey in Scotland, 45% of respondents admitted they would eat smoked fish past its use-by date. 🐟 Smoked fish should not be consumed after the use-by date as it is a risk for listeria. Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly for those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems Stay safe by always following use-by dates. 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4cehVg2 #Food Safety #Listeria #FoodStandardsScotland | Food Standards Sc

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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urging farmers to be aware of the causes of lead poisoning as herds go out to pasture. Here's a short video to explain more. #OnFarmPoisoning #FoodStandardsScotland | Food Standards Scotland

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Food Poisoning can happen from meals made at home, not just from outside your house. By following the 4Cs of food safety - cleaning, cooking, chilling and avoiding cross-contamination - you can safely prepare, cook and store food. For more information on food safety, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3S35Mlk #FoodSafety #FoodSafetyAtHome #4Cs | Food Standards Scotland

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Reheating food more than once gives harmful bacteria more chances to grow, increasing the risk of foodborne illness. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by following our food safety guidance. 👉 Visit our website for more advice: https://bit.ly/3WcAfQ7 #FoodSafety #FoodStandardsScotland | Food Standards Scotland

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Our new strategy, ‘Healthy, Safe, Sustainable: Driving Scotland’s Food Future’, sets out our ambitions for the next five years. We’ll keep working with our partners across Scotland to 🤝 Achieve shared goals 🛒 Protect consumers 🍏 Promote healthier diets 🔗 Tackle any threats to the food and animal feed chain ⚠️ Take action against food fraud, and deal with food incidents Visit our website for more information and to download a copy: https://bit.ly/3bVZJtF | Food Standards Scotland

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It's #FoodSafetyWeek! We're shining a light on the 4Cs of food safety – Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, and avoiding Cross-Contamination. Following these simple steps can help keep you and your family safe from food poisoning. Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/40DIV4k #FoodStandardsScotland #FoodSafety | Food Standards Scotland

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To celebrate our ten-year anniversary, we’re looking back at key moments that have shaped Food Standards Scotland—keeping food safe and protecting consumers. In 2016, we teamed up with Crimestoppers to launch the free Scottish Food Crime Hotline—giving the public and industry a way to report food crime anonymously. A key step in tackling food fraud and keeping consumers safe. Visit our website to find out more information: https://bit.ly/3EqozTV Stay tuned for more. #FSS10Years #FoodStandardsSco

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Eat Well, Your Way is a resource we’ve developed to help you take small manageable steps to eat healthier. We know it can be hard to choose healthier options so we have designed this resource to help you do this in ways that suit you. There are also practical tips and advice on what you can do when planning and shopping, preparing meals and eating out. Visit our Eat Well Your Way resource at https://bit.ly/4cU1kxe | Food Standards Scotland

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‘Significant risks’ to UK food standards ahead after Brexit and Covid – report

'Wide-reaching implications': Majority of Northern Ireland grocery retailers could be hit by HFSS promotion restrictions, Food Standards Agency research finds

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Less than a week to go until St Dwynwen’s Day As we celebrate the Welsh patron saint of lovers, make sure your plans are perfect! Whether you're dining out or ordering in, remember to check the food hygiene rating. | Food Standards Agency

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SCOTLAND FOOD & DRINK STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH FOUR SENIOR APPOINTMENTS

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Food Standards Scotland urges sugar tax plan

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