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Q&A: My Journey to Becoming a Meat Hygiene Inspector

Hear from Aysha Choi and her journey to becoming a Meat Hygiene Inspector

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A toast to Scotland’s budding wine industry

Scotland’s wine industry is beginning to bloom, with a growing number of vineyards and wineries registering with Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

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Shape Scotland’s food future: FSS launches public consultation on 2026–31 strategy

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is inviting consumers, food businesses, industry representatives, and stakeholders across Scotland to share their views on its draft Strategy for 2026–2031.

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Call for data: Acrylamide in food

FSS and the FSA are requesting data on the levels of acrylamide in food.

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FSS issues warning after potentially harmful counterfeit vodka discovered

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was seized this week which confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.

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