September 2026 Food Standards Agency Board Meeting Papers Now Available

The upcoming meeting is set to be chaired by Professor Susan Jebb, the Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA). This session is scheduled to commence at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 16 September, and is open to the public, allowing individuals to attend in person. If you wish to participate, either in person or online, please ensure you register in advance.

Agenda Highlights for the Meeting

The agenda for this significant meeting covers a variety of topics, including:

• SPS
• CBD
• Annual Local Authority Performance
• The Future of Food Regulation
• Meat Charging Discount
• Annual FSA Science Update
• Report from the Director of FSA in Wales

For a comprehensive view, the full agenda and accompanying papers for the September Board meeting are available for review.

Registration Details for Attending the Meeting

We are eager to welcome members of the public who can attend this meeting. To secure your place, please complete the online registration process if you intend to join in person.

Should you require assistance with registration or have any inquiries, do not hesitate to reach out using the following contact details:

Telephone: 01772 767731
Email: fsaboardmeetings@onetwo.agency

Additionally, there is an option to register for live online attendance at the meeting.

Engaging with the FSA Board

The FSA Board encourages public engagement and welcomes questions concerning the papers that will be discussed during the meeting. Questions can be submitted through a designated form until 5 PM on the Monday prior to the Board meeting. To ensure clarity and focus, please note that submissions are limited to 350 words.

Questions submitted through this process will be published the day before the Board meeting. We aim to provide responses via email within 20 working days following the meeting, and these replies will also be made public.

For inquiries that do not pertain to the agenda papers, or if you wish to submit correspondence exceeding the word limit, please contact us at correspondence@food.gov.uk. We will strive to respond to these communications within 20 working days; however, please be aware that these submissions and their replies will typically remain unpublished.