Image showing a message from Food Standards Scotland. It states their social media activity is limited until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday, 7 May 2026. There's an icon of a ballot box in the bottom right corner.
We are now in the pre-election period.
Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026.
New blog announcement from Food Standards Scotland about how the food environment influences eating habits. Features a photo of Caroline Robertson, Senior Public Health Nutritionist. Includes a prompt to read more on the website.
Our Senior Public Health Nutritionist Caroline Robertson explores how the food environment shapes what we eat and how a wide range of measures to transform it, are needed to support healthier diets. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3P8kjh9
A promotional image for Food Standards Scotland featuring a circular photo of a healthy meal with vegetables, grains, and a bowl of sliced fruit. Text reads: "A healthier diet doesn't have to be confusing. Our Eat Well, Your Way resource helps people in Scotland make healthier food and drink choices." A badge at the bottom says "Visit our website."
This Nutrition and Hydration Week, why not make a change towards a healthier you.
A healthy, balanced diet helps you feel well and stay healthy. Our Eat Well Your Way is a good place to start.
Find out more at: https://bit.ly/46tz1or
#NHWeek #FoodStandardsScotland
With Eid just around the corner, it's almost time for family, feasting and joy! As you get ready to celebrate, don’t forget about food safety. We’ve got plenty of tips on our website to help keep you and your family safe. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/4r7dMQU
#EidMubarak
Promotional image for Mother's Day by Food Standards Scotland featuring three females of different ages happily preparing food together in the kitchen, emphasising the importance of cooking safely.
If you're marking Mother’s Day with a special meal at home this weekend, a few simple food safety tips can help keep everyone well.
Check use-by dates, wash hands before cooking and cool leftovers quickly.
For all your food safety needs, explore our website at: https://bit.ly/49EzUeZ
The image features a person standing in front of an open refrigerator, reaching inside. The text on the image reads: "Chill food right to stay safe and cut waste. If your fridge is set between 0°C and 5°C, food stays fresh for longer and less is wasted." The Food Standards Scotland logo is displayed in the bottom left corner.
This Food Waste Action Week, check your fridge. Set it between 0°C and 5°C to keep food safe, fresh and reduce waste. Visit our website for more advice at: https://bit.ly/4bVXzdq
The image features a Food Standards Scotland advertisement with the text "Store it right, waste less. By storing food correctly, you can help reduce food waste and save money. Follow our tips on our website." The background shows neatly organised jars of food on shelves, and a person placing food into a refrigerator.
For Food Waste Action Week, we are highlighting the importance of storing food correctly.
Storing food properly helps prevent food poisoning, reduces food waste and saves money.
Head to our website to find all the food storage tips you need: https://bit.ly/4qQqEM4
A visually appealing image promoting healthy eating from Food Standards Scotland. A basket filled with grapes, bananas, and apples is shown. Text highlights the importance of consuming five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
Our Eat Well Your Way resource offers advice on small, manageable changes to what you eat and drink.
From eating more fruit and veg to cooking more, it has everything you need to get started on a healthier, balanced diet.
Visit our website at: https://bit.ly/4bEOtli
Advertisement for job openings at Food Standards Scotland seeking meat hygiene inspectors. The closing date for applications is 15th March 2026. The image has blue and purple colors and features an icon of three people.
We are looking to recruit Meat Hygiene Inspectors (MHIs) to deliver Official Controls in slaughterhouses across Scotland, ensuring animals are slaughtered humanely and the meat produced is fit for human consumption.
🔗 Apply by 15 March 2026 at: https://bit.ly/4asJYI2
The image is a promotional design with the title "Making Healthier Choices" in bold text. It includes a message encouraging healthier eating habits when dining out or ordering in. To the right, there's a group of people enjoying food and drinks, smiling, and interacting. The background has a green and purple color scheme.
In Scotland, we are eating out and ordering in more often.
We are highlighting our tips to help you make healthier choices.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4axoz1I
#FoodStandardsScotland #HealthierEating
The image is a purple graphic promoting a consultation by Food Standards Scotland. It invites the public to share opinions on allergen and ingredient information in non-prepacked food. The text highlights the closing date as 17 May 2026.
FSS has launched a public consultation seeking views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, such as restaurants, cafés, takeaways, bakeries and butchers.
Have your say by 17 May 2026: https://bit.ly/4cDA4Go
Graphic titled 'Food Safety Tips for Chinese New Year' showing a top view of hands reaching for various dishes on a round table, emphasizing the importance of food safety during the celebration.
Celebrating Chinese New Year at home with friends and family?
Keep food safe while enjoying your festive feast. Cooking food thoroughly, keeping raw & cooked items separate, and chilling leftovers quickly are just some things you can do.
More tips at: https://bit.ly/49EzUeZ
Promotional image for Pancake Day featuring a cooked pancake in a skillet, with eggs and oil in the background. Includes text about egg safety from Food Standards Scotland.
Before you flip pancakes this Pancake Day, keep your eggs safe.
🥚 Store eggs in a cool, dry place and away from other foods.
📅 Check the best-before date — eggs can still be eaten a day or two after this date if they are cooked thoroughly.
Happy and safe flipping! 🥞
Promotional image by Food Standards Scotland featuring two cooked steaks on a wooden cutting board with seasonings and herbs, titled 'A SAFE VALENTINE'S MEAL STARTS IN THE KITCHEN' with a message about cooking safely to avoid food poisoning.
Love isn’t the only thing that should be well-done ❤️
Make sure your Valentine’s meal is cooked safely: use a thermometer to check food is 75°C or above, follow label instructions carefully and avoid reheating food more than once.
For more tips: https://bit.ly/49tAQCR
Hiring announcement for Chief Executive of Food Standards Scotland. Includes a brief description about the leadership role in consumer protection and shaping Scotland's food environment. Closing date: 10th March 2026.
We’re inviting applicants for this Senior Civil Service post as Chief Executive of Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
🔎 Find out more & apply: https://bit.ly/4asJYI2
📅 Closing date: 10th March 2026
#FoodStandardsScotland #FoodSafety #JobOpportunity
Announcement from Food Standards Scotland titled "Have Your Say," requesting stakeholder feedback on the market authorisation of the Bambara Groundnut as food. Closing date: 25 February 2026.
We are seeking stakeholder views and feedback on the market authorisation of a traditional food from a third country, the Bambara Groundnut for use as a food.
📆The consultation deadline is 25 February 2026.
🔗Review and respond on our website at: https://bit.ly/4qadhVP
Promotional graphic by Food Standards Scotland urging public input on a consultation regarding stakeholder reviews and feedback for regulated product applications in food products, closing on 8 February 2026. The graphic includes a purple theme with text inviting viewers to "Have Your Say".
We’re seeking stakeholder views and feedback on four Regulated Product novel food applications for authorisation for use in food products. Learn more and share your views at: https://bit.ly/3M17GD7
Promotional graphic titled 'Five Easy Questions for a Healthier You'. It features a plate of salmon and vegetables, alongside silverware, with text inviting viewers to use 'Eat Well, Your Way' resource for healthy eating tips.
Feeling overwhelmed by healthier eating? Start simple. Five quick questions with Eat Well Your Way can give you practical tips to eat healthier. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YfRqkr
Food Standards Scotland are seeking stakeholder views and feedback on the market authorisation of a traditional food from a third country, the Bambara Groundnut for use as a food. The consultation deadline is 25 February 2026.
We are seeking stakeholder views and feedback on the market authorisation of a traditional food from a third country, the Bambara Groundnut for use as a food.
📆The consultation deadline is 25 February 2026.
🔗Review and respond on our website at: https://bit.ly/4qadhVP
An informational graphic titled 'Food Safety Advice for Flood Conditions' from Food Standards Scotland, featuring an image of a laptop displaying their website with tips on managing food safety during flooding.
🌧️ If your home has been flooded, take extra care with food to prevent food poisoning.
Flood water can contain harmful bacteria, viruses and chemicals.
Follow our advice and visit our website for more information: https://bit.ly/3YtlskD
Informative image titled "Burns Night Food Safety Tips" provided by Food Standards Scotland. It features text guidance on safely preparing haggis, neeps, and tatties for Burns Night celebration at home, alongside a plated dish of these foods.
Celebrating Burns Night at home this week? Enjoy your haggis, neeps and tatties safely.
Follow cooking instructions, check your haggis reaches 75°C and cool leftovers within 1 to 2 hours before refrigerating.
Find more food safety advice at: https://bit.ly/49tAQCR
News alert from Food Standards Scotland advising consumers not to eat additional 'Jolly Rancher' products as they are potentially unsafe and do not meet UK market legal requirements.
We’re advising consumers not to buy or consume additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products as they are potentially unsafe and do not meet UK market legal requirements.
Further details and a full list of affected products can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/4pQRO49
Worker in protective gear, including a mask and gloves, packing cookies in a box at a food production facility. Text reads 'Access the right guidance for running your food business.'
Food businesses of all kinds can benefit from our online training, tools and resources.
Find them on our new website quicker and easier than before at: https://bit.ly/3LlOlwa
Promotional graphic for a new blog post by Laura Wilson, Head of Public Health Nutrition at Food Standards Scotland. The blog discusses high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) food and drinks regulations in Scotland. Includes a portrait of Laura Wilson and the Food Standards Scotland logo.
New advertising restrictions for HFSS food and drinks - a positive step for Scotland - but not the full picture.
Read our latest blog by Laura Wilson, Head of Public Health Nutrition at Food Standards Scotland, on what’s changed and what still needs to happen.
Visit: https://bit.ly/4b6p57P
Promotional image from Food Standards Scotland featuring a person thinking about meal options with text bubbles saying "I don't know what to cook" and "I don't know what to buy." The ad encourages visiting their website for resources on healthier eating and drinking choices in Scotland.
Healthy eating does not need to be complicated. Eat Well Your Way gives personalised tips for shopping, cooking and eating out. Discover it here: https://bit.ly/3YfRqkr
