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All of our open datasets are available for you to use for free.
2021 FOI requests received by the Agency and other information released under the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
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.
A monthly-updated list of all FSA GPC (procurement card) spending over £500 as part of the Government's commitment to transparency in expenditure.
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 Animal and Plant Health Agency carry out egg hygiene inspections on behalf of the Food Standards Agency to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations at hen egg producing establishments. An annual report of key performance indicators is produced, including numbers of inspections and follow up visits, enforcement actions undertaken and levels of compliance. Compliant establishments are those where no improvements are needed. Figures are also provided for Production Population including details of types of production, numbers of units and numbers of hens.
Summary of all weekly service desk records by type.
The FSA information asset list shows a collection of different types of information relating to a topic. Recording that they have value so they can be managed together and effectively used, shared and protected.
A log of all FSA information management and security incidents (does not contain Cyber Incidents).
A summary of internal requests for advice and guidance on aspects of information governance, security, records management and data protection within the FSA.
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.
A log of internal awareness activities raised by the FSA Information Management and Security teams. Includes a brief description of the subject, month and channel used: FoodWEB (the FSA intranet); Wisdom (the name of the FSA Records Management System); and Yammer (used for social networking within the FSA).
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).
A list of laundered garments used by Food Standards Agency staff when performing Official Control duties in approved meat establishments.
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.