Food Standards Agency Data

2019 FOI requests received by the Agency and other information released under the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.

2020 FOI requests received by the Agency and other information released under the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.

2021 FOI requests received by the Agency and other information released under the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.

These two datasets provide the responses to a survey on food including what influences decisions on what people choose to eat, and what is important to people when selecting food for example price, animal welfare, origin of food. Knowledge of the food system Use of technology when purchasing food and key concerns about food. The total sample includes all age groups 16+ and has a sample size of 2475. The Gen Z sample is of generation Z only 16- 25 year olds and has a sample size of 619.

This dataset includes all the data collected by the Handwashing consumer tracker survey, collected quarterly via Ipsos MORI’s i:omnibus. The survey is based on adults (aged 16-75) living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Demographic and regional breakdowns are provided in these data tables.

A breakdown of all FSA helpline activity including all phone calls, messages and emails that were received and processed.

The Intensified Official Control (IOC) check system is intended to improve the safety of imported foods into GB. IOC checks are applied when import checks already undertaken show that legislation has been seriously or repeatedly breached. The additional import checks are implemented to provide stronger assurance that food is safe when entering GB market. The checks are normally applied only to the specific establishment where there are concerns for public health. If there are unfavourable failures during the Intensified Official Control period, the issue will be escalated Imposed Checks (IC). Products under IC will have additional safeguard measures in place. Current IOC that has escalated to IC is highlighted under Current Status.

List of internal audits planned by year.

Dataset contains the list of publications identified in the literature and guidance review on cleaning to remove food allergens.

Kitchen Life 2 is a behavioural research project that used video capture to understand real-life behaviour in household and business kitchens. This dataset includes information about the kitchens that took part in the research, all of the time-stamped coded variables from the video footage, and temperature data (captured from fridge and freezer thermometers).

This dataset contains registers that enable and standardise the capture of food standards (FS) and food hygiene (FH) data in a consistent way.

A summary of local authority activity in relation to food law enforcement at food establishments. Includes summary statistics on the numbers of inspections conducted and their outcomes.

FSA audits of approved British meat establishments (Slaughterhouses, cutting plants and game handling establishments). This data was previously available at https://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/meat/audit

FSA Northern Ireland Official Control Shellfish Sampling Dates for Microbiology

The Agency audits local authorities' enforcement services and provides a report that outlines areas where the authority can focus its efforts on improvements, while also celebrating good practice.

This report presents results from 2017-2023 of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) for Northern Ireland. NDNS is a continuous cross-sectional survey, designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population aged 18 months and over living in private households in the UK.

Appendices: This report presents results from 2017-2023 of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) for Northern Ireland. NDNS is a continuous cross-sectional survey, designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population aged 18 months and over living in private households in the UK.

Data Tables: This report presents results from 2017-2023 of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) for Northern Ireland. NDNS is a continuous cross-sectional survey, designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population aged 18 months and over living in private households in the UK.

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme (NDNS RP) is a continuous cross-sectional survey, designed to assess the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population aged 1.5 years and over living in private households in the UK. Boosted samples were gathered in Years 1-4 (2008/09-2011/12) and Years 6-9 (2013/14-2016/17)  in order to achieve representative data for Northern Ireland and enable comparisons to be made with UK results.

The UK National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) network is responsible for setting up EU-wide standards for routine procedures and reliable testing methods in the areas of feed and food and animal health. Details of UK NRLs in food and feed and the responsible department