The Latest Breaking News from Food Standards Scotland

Village store avoids losing license after selling 'lethal counterfeit' vodka

A Newmilns shop has avoided losing its alcohol licence after blaming a “bad apple” employee for counterfeit vodka containing a potentially…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Fraudster who conned luxury brands into buying fake Scottish tea jailed

Thomas Robinson, 55, claimed to have cultivated the tea at his Perthshire estate using innovative techniques but was convicted of fraud in May.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Scam in a teacup: The fraudster who conned luxury brands into buying fake ‘Scottish tea’

A company acting on behalf of Fortnum & Mason was among those tricked by Thomas Robinson

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

The UK attempts to further regulate CBD

"Now, the FSA and Food Standards Scotland have reduced this limit to 10mg — roughly four drops of 5% CBD oil"

Salon · Oct 19, 2023

Advice issued to Scots on how to avoid festive food poisoning

FOOD Standards Scotland (FSS) has shared some of its top tips and advice to help the Scottish public avoid food poisoning over the festive period.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022

Scots risk food poisoning due to cost of living hack as health warning issued

New findings have uncovered a "concerning" money saving measure.

Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

The Edinburgh and Lothians schools and nurseries told to 'improve food safety'

This year, multiple schools, nurseries and care facilities in the Edinburgh and Midlothian area have been told they require improvement after food safety and hygiene inspections.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 28, 2022

Warning over Scottish loch's shellfish after raised levels of toxins identified

A "RASIED" level of toxins found in shellfish from a loch in the Western Isles may make the seafood unsafe for humans to eat.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2022

Food bodies raise concern about lack of import controls post Brexit

A joint report from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland raised concerns.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Dozens of dead birds scattered across Shetland Isles amid bird flu outbreak

The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the Shetland Isles.

Daily Record · May 31, 2022