Food Standards Agency – World Food Day

A reception by the Food Standards Agency on Tuesday 2 June 2026 was held to mark World Food Day.   

Susan Jebb the FSA Chair Susan Jebb ( left) spoke about the FSA’s work. there are 600,000 registered food businesses in England Northern Ireland and Wales. Their main objectives are to protect public health from risks arising from the consumption of food and to protect the interests of consumers in relation to food. 

The Minister Sharon Hodgson MP (below left) spoke about the Government’s 10 year plan and the Chair of the Health Select Committee Layla Moran MP (below right) spoke about the inquiries her committee are currently undertaking and the committee was due to take evidence from the Minister the next day. 

The FSA mission for food is: Food is safe, Food is what it says it is and Food is healthier and more sustainable.  

To find out more: www.food.gov.uk