Food
Standards Agency - independent food safety watchdog
About
the Food Standards Agency
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. They provide advice
and information to the public and Government on food safety from
farm to fork, nutrition and diet. They also protect consumers through
effective food enforcement and monitoring.
What
The Food Standards Agency Do:
As
a Government department, independent regulator and consumer protection
body, they use the best available evidence and work with:
- Business
from farm to fork to help them keep consumers safe
- Local
authorities and other food law enforcement bodies to help them
take proportionate, timely and resolute action
- Consumers
to provide reliable and up to date information to help them make
healthy choices about food
Food Standard Agency Values:
Everything
they do reflects their vision of Safe food and healthy eating for
all:
- putting
the consumer first
- openness
and independence
- Science
and evidence-based
Their principles in practice:
As
an organisation, employer and as individuals we value:
- Honesty,
objectivity and integrity
- Striving
for continuous improvement, efficiency and effectiveness
- Diversity,
cooperation and respect
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