Most recent press releases
Food Standards Agency Wales launches third year of AFAL awards
Tuesday 1 November 2005
Following the success of its Awards for Food Action Locally (AFAL) Scheme in 2004 and 2005, Food Standards Agency Wales is once again launching the Awards for 2006.
Consumers in Wales say no to too much salt
Monday 10 October 2005
New research published today shows that 22 million people in Britain are now trying to cut down the amount of salt they eat – an increase of nearly six million since September 2004.(1)
Agency to support Welsh Inquiry
Monday 26 September 2005
The Food Standards Agency has welcomed the proposed inquiry announced by the Welsh Assembly Health Minister into the E. coli O157 outbreak in Wales. In addition, FSA Chair Deirdre Hutton has said that the Agency's Board will discuss in public a report on the outbreak.
Update from the Food Standards Agency Wales on the investigation into the E. coli outbreak
Friday 23 September 2005
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said today that it has widened the investigation into the outbreak of E. coli food poisoning illness in Wales.
Food Standards Agency Wales acts over suspected source of E.coli outbreak
Wednesday 21 September 2005
Investigations into the current outbreak of illness amongst Welsh children have established a link between a Bridgend meat supplier and the E. coli outbreak. As a result the supplier - John Tudor and Son - has withdrawn all its cooked meat range due to the risk of contamination of E.coli 0157.
Healthy Nosh for Less Dosh
Friday 19 August 2005
If you're heading for college or university this autumn, the chances are you'll be living away from home for the first time. It's going to be up to you to make sure you don't waste away. What's worse, you're expected to do it with the aid of a fiver, a two-ring hob and a toaster.
Food Standards Agency as a regulator?
Monday 1 August 2005
As part of its programme of regular open meetings, the Welsh Food Advisory Committee of FSA Wales is holding a meeting on regulatory matters in Abergavenny on Wednesday 21 September.
Opportunity to discuss proposed OTM rule change including BSE testing trials
Monday 25 July 2005
A series of Food Standards Agency open meetings across the UK, taking place during the last week of July, will provide an opportunity for stakeholders and the public to discuss the proposed Over Thirty Months (OTM) Rule change process, including the outcome of the BSE testing trials.
New members appointed to Welsh Food Advisory Committee
Monday 25 July 2005
The Director of the Food Standards Agency Wales (FSAW), Joy Whinney, has welcomed the appointment of two new members to the independent Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC).
Food Standards Agency Wales announces 2005 'AFAL' award winners
Wednesday 15 June 2005
The Food Standards Agency Wales has announced the winners of its 2005 AFAL award scheme. The Award, launched in November 2003, is a scheme to recognise individual or team contributions to local nutrition initiatives that have made a positive impact on the diet or eating habits in the communities they serve.
FSA Wales launches on-line 'Get Cooking!' resource
Friday 27 May 2005
FSA Wales has recently launched a new cooking resource, for those who work with young people. 'Get Cooking!' is an on-line resource for those leaders who wish to teach their group a basic understanding of cooking, food hygiene and healthy eating.
FSA Wales publishes 'FIND: Funding for Initiatives on Nutrition and Diet'
Friday 6 May 2005
Food Standards Agency Wales has recently published FIND: Funding for Initiatives on Nutrition and Diet.
School meals - the debate continues
Thursday 24 March 2005
Jamie Oliver brought school meals to the fore with his recent TV series; now the debate comes to Wrexham in a meeting to discuss school meals at an open session of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee of FSA Wales, being held on Wednesday 20 April.
FSA survey reveals improvements in attitudes to healthy eating in Wales
Wednesday 23 March 2005
The fifth annual Consumer Attitudes Surveyhas been published by the Food Standards Agency, reveals that in Wales there has been a significant public improvement in attitudes to healthy eating.
Food Standards Agency Wales launches online education resource
Tuesday 22 March 2005
Food safety and healthy eating are key messages in 'Uncle Arthur's Barbecue', an online educational resource for primary schools from Food Standards Agency Wales.
Gweithredu I Gael Gwared Ar Lliw Anghyfreithlon A Ganfuwyd Mewn Bwydydd Ar Werth Yn Y Du
Monday 21 February 2005
Heddiw, mae'r Asiantaeth Safonau Bwyd yn cynghori pobl i beidio â bwyta bwydydd sydd wedi'u halogi'n anfwriadol â'r lliw anghyfreithlon, Sudan I.
Calling all lovers of food
Friday 28 January 2005
Are you creative in the kitchen or living in the fast lane with convenience food? Perhaps you're a fast food fanatic or a lover of slow food.