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Campaign urges vitamin D supplements during winter

People of all ages should take a daily 10-microgram vitamin D supplement this winter, according to a national marketing campaign being launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

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Allergy alert - UK

Asda recalls Asda Extra Special Lamb Moussaka because of undeclared egg

Asda recalls Asda Extra Special Lamb Moussaka because of undeclared egg

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Food alert - UK

Morrisons recalls Morrisons Amour Classic Vanilla Ice Cream because it may contain pieces of plastic

Morrisons recalls Morrisons Amour Classic Vanilla Ice Cream because it may contain pieces of plastic

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Millions with food allergies likely to benefit as new allergen labelling law comes into force from October 1st

Millions of people living with food allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease across the UK, will be able to make safer choices about the food they buy as a new allergen labelling law comes into effect from Friday, 1 October.

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Working in partnership

We've been working a range of stakeholders around the introduction of new PPDS legislation across the UK from Friday 1 October. Colin Smith, Chief Executive, at the Scottish Wholesale Association, explains the role his organisation has had in the process.

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