Tag: Food safety act

In a significant move for public health, multiple popular food additives are being banned in regions across the U.S. and Europe following growing concerns over their potential health risks. This reflects a shift in regulatory attitudes, prioritizing safety based on scientific evidence, with additives like brominated vegetable oil (BVO) and potassium bromate facing increased scrutiny.

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), its key purpose, established by the Food Standards Act 1999, is to protect public health in relation to food. This involves a multi-layered system of oversight that ensures the food you eat as part of your nutrition diet is safe and accurately described, and clarifies who regulates food in the UK.