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Action required by fishing vessel owners in Scotland ahead of EU Exit

Food Standards Scotland has joined forces with industry leaders to raise awareness across Scotland’s fishing industry that fishing vessels need to be registered as food businesses, and be inspected by the relevant local authority to enable catch to be exported, either directly or indirectly, to Europe after EU-exit.

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Food Standards Scotland responds to the UK Government’s Healthier Lives Policy

Ross Finnie, Chair of Food Standards Scotland, responds

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Food alert - UK

Mars Food UK recalls Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches because packs may contain glass

Mars Food UK recalls Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches because packs may contain glass

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Allergy alert - UK

Highland Bay Seafoods recalls Baked Whole King Scallops due to undeclared fish

Highland Bay Seafoods is recalling their Baked Whole King Scallops with a creamy leek & kale sauce topped with mash potato because it contains fish which is not mentioned on the label.

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Food alert - UK

Benyfit Natural Pet Food recalls various brands of raw dog food products containing beef due to the possible presence of salmonella

Benyfit Natural Pet Food recalls various brands of raw dog food products containing beef due to the possible presence of salmonella

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