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About Us
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Everything we do reflects our vision of Safe food and healthy eating for all. For more details check out the How we work section below.
About Us News
Two cows aged over 48 months enter food supply without being tested for BSE
Friday 28 January 2011
Aytac Foods withdraws dried apricots and golden jumbo raisins
Thursday 27 January 2011
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What the Agency does: FAQs|Openness|Food Standards Agency's Strategy for 2010–2015|Risk|General Objectives and Practices|School council network|Chief Executive and director profiles|Procurement|Sustainable development|Stakeholder forums|Concordats|Welsh Language Policy|Regulatory approach|The history of the Food Standards Agency|Advisory Committee on Consumer Engagement|Annual Public Appointment Report|Equality|Finance management|International relations
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