Which? responds to the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland's annual food report

Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food Policy, said:

"This report lays bare the challenges faced by the UK's food system.

"It's concerning that once again this annual report is highlighting how local authority food standards and hygiene teams are under-resourced as this could lead to breaches in important protections being overlooked or missed.

"This reflects wider challenges facing the enforcement of consumer protections. The government should commit to undertaking a fundamental review of Trading Standards Services to ensure an enforcement system that delivers for both consumers and responsible businesses, with the right level of resources and skills at central, regional and local levels, and regulatory powers that are fit for the modern age."

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