Seeking information

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Food scares often generate huge amounts of press coverage when they are first announced where many people hear the initial reports of a risk through newspapers, magazines and television and miss out on any follow-up information. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a trusted source of food related information as it answers consumer queries through its phone helpline, email and on the Internet.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2005
Product standards, safety, & recalls, General services, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Standards, Food industry, Food and beverage production/distribution software

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Sour advice

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UK food regulation bodies are failing to offer consistent and reliable advice on the issues of food safety, with many unable to give information on some of the most often asked questions, such as eating raw eggs in pregnancy or the age at which to give children cow's milk.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2001
Nutrition policy

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Food scares

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA), set up in 2000, is the official body responsible for providing the public with reliable food information. The FSA investigates the truth behind various food scare stories, how they were dealt with, and whether the public knows the facts.

Publisher: Consumers Association (UK)
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2005
Management dynamics, Management, Company business management

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Safety and security measures, Services, United Kingdom. Food Standards Agency, Food, Food safety
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