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FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls a number of products containing mustard because they may be contaminated with peanut

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Proposed changes to the Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013

FSS intend to amend the Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 to accommodate the recognition of qualifications from Switzerland. This follows the signing of a Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) Agreement between the UK and Switzerland in June 2023, which will allow people who gained a professional qualification in one country to work in the other (subject to immigration rules), without having to fully requalify.

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Food alert - UK

Update 1: Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Update 1: Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

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Consultation launched on proposed reforms to the regulated products authorisation process

Food Standards Scotland and the Foods Standards Agency are seeking views on two proposed changes to the way we authorise regulated products. These changes will help us keep pace with innovation in the food industry, giving consumers a better choice of safe food.

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Food alert - UK

ASDA recalls ASDA Extra Special Taleggio because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

ASDA recalls ASDA Extra Special Taleggio because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

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