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UPDATE: FSS and FSA issue further guidance on the use of oils as ingredient substitutions
Further information is being issued about oil substitutions and product labelling as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.
Statements
Consultation summaries published for two regulated product consultations
Consultation summaries have been published for two regulated product consultations.
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Statements
The Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Authorisations) (Scotland) Regulations 2022
These regulations came into force on 31 May 2022.
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Food alert - UK
Co-op recalls Co-op Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil and Co-op Tuna Chunks in Springwater because they may contain pieces of metal
Co-op recalls Co-op Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil and Co-op Tuna Chunks in Springwater because they may contain pieces of metal
News
Don’t spoil the street party – bring a side of food safety
As thousands of people across Scotland prepare to host summer street parties, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is reminding people who are planning or attending these events to ensure they are following good food safety practices to minimise the chance of food poisoning.
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