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Food Standards Scotland issues advice on protecting the public from the risk of STEC in food

Food Standards Scotland has today, (Tuesday 19 February 2019), issued a Public Information Statement to make clear its position regarding the presence of a group of harmful E. coli bacteria called STEC in food.

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Have your say on FSS’s British Sign Language Plan

FSS is working on the development of its first British Sign Language Plan and we’d like to seek views from BSL users and organisations who represent them

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FSS Board Meeting - 20 February

The next Board meeting will be held at our Food Standards Scotland offices in Aberdeen, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RL on 20th February 2019. The meeting will begin at 10.30 am and run until approximately 1.45 pm.

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We’re seeking your views on allergen labelling

Would you like to see clearer allergen information on all the food you buy, including upfront and easily visible allergen information? Tell us what you think in a new consultation on plans to improve allergen labelling laws in Scotland and across the UK.

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Food safety campaign asks the Scottish public to check whether they’re guilty of ‘Kitchen Crimes’

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is reminding Scots to avoid turning their kitchens into food ‘crime scenes’ by sticking to good food safety practices.

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