Most recent press releases
FSA Wales launches its Awards for Food Action Locally (AFAL)
Thursday 27 November 2003
Food Standards Agency Wales is to launch an exciting new award scheme to recognise individual or team contributions to local nutrition initiatives that have made a positive impact on the diet or eating habits of residents in the communities they serve.
Cardiff and Vale groups win Agency's healthy eating grants
Monday 10 November 2003
Twenty community, charity and voluntary groups working with the elderly, including one in Cardiff and another in Barry, have won funding for healthy eating events from Food Standards Agency Wales.
Agency to audit Flintshire County Council's food law enforcement activities
Monday 10 November 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales is to undertake an audit of Flintshire County Council's food law enforcement activities.
Healthier fruit and vegetable options on the school menu but children's choices haven't changed yet
Tuesday 21 October 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales published the findings of the 2002 'wave' of school meals research to explore the effects of the introduction of statutory minimum standards for school lunches.
Agency to audit Wrexham County Council's food law enforcement activities
Wednesday 8 October 2003
Food Standards Agency Wales is to undertake an audit of Wrexham County Council’s food law enforcement activities. The audit, which will begin on 13 October 2003, will allow the Agency to compare the authority’s performance against a UK-wide standard.
Food Standards Agency publishes local authority audit report for Denbighshire County Council
Friday 26 September 2003
Food Standards Agency Wales today published an in-depth report on the food law enforcement services carried out by officers in the Public Protection and Regulatory Services Section of Denbighshire County Council.
Panto food fun at the Anglesey Show
Friday 8 August 2003
Cinderella, the Ugly Sister and the Fairy Godmother will be battling against 'Mr E' (E-Coli), 'Liz' (Listeria) 'Sal' (Salmonella) in their Wacky Kitchen every day of the Anglesey Show next week, as the Food Standards Agency Wales brings its unique mix of food hygiene and healthy eating advice to Gwalchmai.
Over 65s voluntary groups can apply for healthy eating grants
Tuesday 29 July 2003
Community and voluntary groups working with the elderly - and particularly those involved with vulnerable groups and the socially and economically disadvantaged - are being invited to apply for funding from the Food Standards Agency Wales.
First Minister to launch 'Gimme 5!' CD-Rom
Thursday 17 July 2003
Welsh Assembly Government First Minister Rhodri Morgan will be launching a CD-Rom aimed at encouraging young people to increase their consumption of fruit and vegetables at the Royal Welsh Show this week.
'Celebrity' chefs will be dish of the day at Royal Welsh Show
Thursday 17 July 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales will be dishing up a three-course menu of fun at this year's Royal Welsh Show, with 'celebrity' cookery competition Bad Food Live! the highlight.
Agency to audit Vale of Glamorgan County Council's food law enforcement activities
Wednesday 16 July 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales is to undertake an audit of the Vale of Glamorgan County Council's food law enforcement activities. The audit, which will begin on 14 July 2003, will allow the Agency to compare the authority's performance against a UK-wide standard.
Cinderella brings her Wacky Kitchen antics to the Urdd Eisteddfod
Friday 23 May 2003
Cinderella, her Ugly Sister and a group of unsightly bacteria will be bringing their own brand of fun and education to the Urdd Eisteddfod next week (26 – 31 May).
Agency to audit Isle of Anglesey County Council's food law enforcement activities
Thursday 22 May 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales is to undertake an audit of Isle of Anglesey County Council’s food law enforcement activities. The audit, which will begin on 2 June 2003, will allow the Agency to compare the authority’s performance against a UK-wide standard.
Agency to audit Blaenau Gwent council's food law enforcement activities
Wednesday 14 May 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales is to undertake an audit of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s food law enforcement activities. The audit, which will begin on 12 May 2003, will allow the Agency to compare the authority's performance against a UK-wide standard.
Survey by Food Standards Agency shows drop in concern over BSE and food safety
Monday 17 February 2003
The third annual Welsh Consumer Attitudes to Food survey, published today by the Food Standards Agency, reveals a small but significant decrease in concern about food safety from 72% in 2000 to 68% in 2002.
'Food And Well Being' launch is first step to improve the nation's diet
Thursday 13 February 2003
Approximately one third of deaths from heart disease and a quarter of deaths from cancer in the UK can be attributed to poor diet. The health of people living in Wales is consistently worse than for those living in England.
Young people to get their just desserts at 'Get Cooking' presentation
Tuesday 11 February 2003
Young people involved in a pilot project aimed at encouraging them to enjoy and have confidence in cooking are to be rewarded at a special certificate presentation ceremony in the Rhondda.
Agency audits Torfaen County Borough Council's food law enforcement activities
Tuesday 21 January 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales has completed an audit of Torfaen County Borough Council’s food law enforcement activities. The audit will allow the Agency to compare the authority’s performance against a UK-wide standard introduced in April 2001.
Agency audits Denbighshire's food law enforcement activities
Thursday 16 January 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales has completed an audit of Denbighshire County Council's food law enforcement activities. The audit will allow the Agency to compare the authority's performance against a UK-wide standard introduced in April 2001.
Food Standards Agency publishes local authority audit report for Cardiff
Tuesday 7 January 2003
The Food Standards Agency Wales has published an in-depth report on the food law enforcement services carried out by the City and County of Cardiff's Food Law Enforcement Service. The audit shows that the Authority was able to demonstrate a commitment to providing a comprehensive and balanced service.