Food Standard Agency's strategy for 2010-2015 published

The strategy defines the FSA purpose of safe food and healthy eating for all.

The plan sets out key objectives and priorities, and describes the outcomes and approaches the FSA and others will take to safeguard the UK’s food and encourage positive dietary change.

The five outcomes the Agency aims to deliver are: Food produced or sold in the UK is safe to eat; imported food is safe to eat; consumers understand about safe food and healthy eating, and have the information they need to make informed choices; food products and catering meals are healthier; and regulation is effective, risk-based and proportionate, is clear about the responsibilities of food business operators and others, and protects consumers and their interests from fraud and other risks.

The strategy, which will be reviewed annually, was developed in consultation with all FSA stakeholders earlier this year and discussed at the Agency’s open Board meeting in November 2009.