New Food Safety Agency Takes over FSA’s Former Duties in Scotland

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
April 3, 2015

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) officially launched on April 1, 2015,
assuming responsibilities previously overseen by the U.K. Food Standards
Agency (FSA). FSS was established under the Food (Scotland) Act
2015 as a non-ministerial office, “part of the Scottish Administration,
alongside, but separate from the Scottish Government.”

“This is a great day for the Scottish consumer and for Scotland’s food
and drink sector,” Public Health Minister Maureen Watt was quoted as
saying. “We now have a new food body that is uniquely placed to focus on
our own particular needs and priorities.” See FSS News Release, April 1,
2015.

Categories: Europe, Issue 560, Legislation, Regulations and Standards

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