Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has recently published its Strategy for 2026–2031, setting out how the organisation will work to protect public health, promote healthier diets and maintain confidence in Scotland’s food system over the next five years.

The strategy sets out FSS’s vision for a safe, authentic and healthier food environment that Scotland can trust, and reflects its statutory role as Scotland’s independent public sector food body.

Consumers are at the centre of the strategy, which outlines how FSS will continue to protect people in Scotland from food safety risks, food crime and the impacts of poor diet, while supporting a regulatory system that is proportionate, evidence-based and trusted.

The strategy identifies three strategic priorities:

• Public health and consumer protection
• Evolving and reforming the regulatory landscape
• Providing an effective public service for the people of Scotland

It also sets out how FSS will strengthen its leadership on public health nutrition, improve the use of data and digital technologies, and work with partners across government, local authorities, industry and the public to respond to a rapidly changing food system.

The strategy builds on the foundations established since FSS was created in 2015 and reflects its continued independence from Ministers and industry, with accountability to the Scottish Parliament.

Read FSS’s strategy here

The agenda and papers for the 25^th March 2026 Food Standards Agency open Board meeting, held in Weymouth, have now been published.

The agenda for this meeting includes:

• Programme Update: How the FSA is Preparing for a UK-EU SPS Agreement
• Future of Food Regulation Programme
• Healthier Food Targets and Reporting
• Foodborne Disease – Update
• Final Report from the External Effectiveness Review of the FSA Board
• Report from the Chair of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC)

The full agenda and published papers can be viewed in the Board meeting section of the FSA website.

As transparency is a guiding principle for the Food Standards Agency and key to maintaining public confidence, you are able watch their Board meetings. A recording of this latest Board meeting will be made available here  in due course, along with recordings of previous meetings.

The FSA Board holds its meetings in public and publishes meeting agendas, papers and decisions. You can view meetings on the day in person or view live online.

You need to register to view online or attend a Board meeting in person

The next scheduled meetings are on:

• 17 June 2026 – Newcastle
• 16 September 2026 – Wales
• 09 December 2026 – Norwich