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Who is the Food Standards Agency?

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is a non-ministerial government department responsible for food safety and hygiene across the UK. While the Department for Education sets the policy for school food, the FSA's expertise will be crucial in developing the regulatory framework to ensure these new school meal standards are practical and effective.

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New school food standards start next September with full implementation by 2028

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