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Consumers urged to avoid ‘potentially lethal’ protein powder

Food Standards Scotland is urging consumers not to consume a recalled protein powder because it contains a high level of caffeine.

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FSS welcomes sentencing of a Denny man who sold potentially fatal substance as diet pills

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has welcomed the sentencing of a Denny man who supplied the public with a potentially fatal substance.

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New regulated product application system launched by the FSA and FSS

On 20 June 2023, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are launching a new system for businesses to make applications for Regulated Products, certain types of food and feed ingredients that require authorisation before they can be sold in the UK.

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Glycerol in slush ice drinks

Glycerol (E422) is a key ingredient used in the production of slush ice drinks, having the function of maintaining the slush properties, to prevent the liquid freezing solid.

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Survey reveals concerning links between cost of living crisis and eating and shopping behaviours

A recent survey by FSS found that nearly two out of three Scottish adults are concerned about their household finances, which has affected what they can eat and their shopping habits.

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