Food Standards Scotland (FSS) was established on 1 April 2015 by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 as the public sector food body for Scotland. FSS is a non-ministerial office of the Scottish Administration, independent from Scottish Government Ministers and accountable to the Scottish Parliament.

FSS’ office is in Aberdeen with a remit in relation to food safety in Scotland similar to that of FSA in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including being responsible for the inspection of fresh meat premises in Scotland. FSS has an independent Chair and non-executive Board, as does FSA, with a shared approach to openness and transparency. Their mission is to be Scotland’s leading authority on food and feed safety and standards and on healthy eating, using data and evidence to provide assurance and advice that inspires consumer and business confidence and improves public health.