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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has welcomed the sentencing of a Denny man who supplied the public with a potentially fatal substance.

On 20 June 2023, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are launching a new system for businesses to make applications for Regulated Products, certain types of food and feed ingredients that require authorisation before they can be sold in the UK.

Glycerol (E422) is a key ingredient used in the production of slush ice drinks, having the function of maintaining the slush properties, to prevent the liquid freezing solid.

A recent survey by FSS found that nearly two out of three Scottish adults are concerned about their household finances, which has affected what they can eat and their shopping habits.

Online allergen training tool will support food businesses and give employees a better understanding of food hypersensitivities.