This tracker sets out the consultation papers published by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) from 2008–2013, in reverse chronological order, together with links to the relevant FSA webpage and/or pdf versions of the consultation papers. For details of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) consultation papers, together with subsequent rules and guidance, see: • FCA consultation paper tracker—2021 [Archived] 2013 Publication date Consultation Paper (including FSA webpage if available) Description March 2013 FSA webpage: CP13/9: Implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive Part 2CP13/9 Second consultation on proposed rules and guidance to transpose the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). March 2013 FSA webpage: CP13/8: Publishing information about warning noticesCP13/8 Proposals on how the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will publish information about the subject-matter of a warning notice if it considers it to be appropriate. March 2013 FSA webpage: CP13/7: Consumer credit regulation—our proposed regimeCP13/7 Seeks views on the proposed framework and rules for the new consumer credit regime. February 2013 CP13/6: Regulatory reform: FCA Handbook

The Financial Services Authority has announced that is has fined Andrew Osborne, a former managing director at Merrill Lynch, £350,000 for engaging in serious market abuse as a result of his improper disclosure of inside information relating to an equity fundraising by Punch Taverns plc in June 2009.

The Food Standard Agency (FSA) has recently funded a new study which used the data of the National Health Service (NHS) to monitor trends in food allergy epidemiology. The study explored NHS data to better understand how common food allergies and anaphylaxis are, as well as the circumstances surrounding their occurrence. The outcome of this could help reduce the risk of allergic reactions and help people with a food allergy make more informed eating choices. The FSA are currently creating best practice guidance for food businesses in the non-prepacked sector such as restaurants and cafes on how to provide allergen information to consumers. This guidance will help businesses to improve the availability of allergen information, so that people with a food hypersensitivity can make informed food choices when eating out. The tragic death of 13-year-old Hannah Jacobs is a reminder that businesses must take allergens seriously according to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). Hannah, who had a dairy allergy, experienced a severe reaction on 8 February 2023, after consuming a Costa Coffee hot chocolate that she believed was made with soya milk.

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The Food Standard Agency (FSA) has reported that it is launching a consultation with the aim of seeking guidance that will assist in the development of a consistent approach on providing allergen information for people when eating out in food businesses such as restaurants, cafes and canteens. The FSA is calling on consumers, food businesses and local authorities to share their views on how the FSA can help develop a future best practice guidance. The guidance will support people with food hypersensitivity, and also ensure that food businesses comply with the current legislation.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a blog post highlighting that, as part of the recent Budget announcement, it has been asked by the government to develop a new national system of regulation for highly compliant large food businesses in England, building on its earlier year-long trial of ‘National Level Regulation’ with major retailers. The FCA notes that it has continued working with local authorities, food businesses and other stakeholders since the trial to explore how food regulation should evolve. These discussions have focused on creating a more robust registration system, making greater use of data and intelligence, strengthening local enforcement powers, and improving consumer information through the trusted Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The FSA notes that a national-level model could improve oversight of the largest food businesses—which supply most of the food purchased by households—by enabling more frequent review of business data and control systems. This approach is intended to help identify and address food safety risks more rapidly, reduce administrative burdens on compliant businesses and free up local authority food teams to concentrate on smaller local shops and restaurants that need more direct support. It states that it plans to develop ideas for future food regulation for consideration by the FSA Board in March 2026.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a speech by FSA chair, Professor Susan Jebb, advocating for an evolution of the UK's food regulation system to address future challenges. Speaking at City University’s Food Thinkers seminar on 13 November 2024, Jebb, highlighted the need for a regulatory framework that can effectively respond to risks from global conflicts, financial pressures, and emerging technologies. Jebb also emphasised the importance of developing an efficient, proportionate, and trusted system that protects consumers while supporting responsible businesses. Key recommendations include investing in personnel, improving data utilisation, and enhancing cooperation across UK governments and with international trading partners. The FSA chair stressed that this reformed approach is crucial for maintaining high food standards in a rapidly changing global environment.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published updated industry guidance requiring food businesses in the out-of-home sector to provide written allergen information for non-prepacked foods. The guidance, which applies across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, follows the FSA board's December 2023 decision to strengthen allergen information requirements. The new framework mandates that written information about the 14 regulated allergens must be available alongside verbal communication between staff and customers, applying to both in-person and online sales. To facilitate implementation, the FSA has provided businesses with free resources including allergy icons, an allergen matrix, and downloadable materials for use on menus and websites. This development represents a significant shift in allergen management requirements for restaurants, cafes, market stalls, and takeaways.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has published a summary response to ideas for a new form of national level scrutiny of large retailers in England. The Board is considering implementing national-level regulations to enhance food safety controls in businesses that serve a large customer base. They believe this would provide an added layer of scrutiny to ensure consumers are protected. To move forward, the Board wants to engage in extensive consultations with local authorities, primary authorities, businesses, consumers, and governments across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published updated Food Law Codes of Practice and Practice Guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland following a 12-week consultation in 2025. The updates introduce a more flexible, risk-based approach to food regulation, allowing local councils greater use of alternative control methods including remote assessments and broadening the cohort of professionals who can undertake certain official control activities in England and Wales.

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA)’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has reported that Carmello Gale, from Llandysul in Wales, pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court to conspiring to place smokie meat on the market in violation of the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, SI 2013/2996, and the Criminal Law Act 1977, following an NFCU investigation. ‘Smokie meat’ refers to skin-on sheep meat produced by singeing fleece off unskinned carcasses, a process that is illegal in the UK and typically conducted in unapproved premises that do not comply with required hygiene standards. Gale was granted bail pending sentencing, which will take place in due course.