Policy
Local government
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA)
CoSLA is a membership organisation and is the body that represents local government in Scotland.Scottish Community Councils
A resource for community councils in Scotland.Good Food for All
Good Food for All is the Glasgow Food Policy Partnership (GFPP), a group of public, private and voluntary sector organisations who have come together to build a fairer, healthier, more sustainable and resilient food system in Glasgow.Edible Edinburgh
Edible Edinburgh is a city-wide partnership that aims to inspire and motivate everyone across Edinburgh to work together to build new approaches to food.
Scotland
Scottish Government
The devolved government for Scotland has responsibility for most issues concerning Scotland and its people.Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy (SCPHRP)
SCPHRP’s vision is to develop Scotland as a leader in public-health intervention research for equitable health improvement.
Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland's primary concern is consumer protection. They were set up to make sure that food is safe to eat, ensuring consumers know what they are eating and improving nutrition.A healthier future: Scotland’s diet and healthy weight delivery plan
This plan, published in 2018, sets out the Scottish Government's vision for a Scotland where everyone eats well and has a healthy weight. It also sets out their ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030, and significantly reduce diet-related health inequalities.Dignity: Ending Hunger Together in Scotland
Scottish Government report from the Independent Working Group on food poverty.Good Food Nation
Scottish Government policy information on becoming a Good Food Nation.Good Food Nation Scottish Food Commission
Formed to develop a work programme based on achieving the priorities set out in the Becoming a Good Food Nation discussion document and the consultation analysis report that followed.Obesity Action Scotland
Obesity Action Scotland was established in 2015 to provide clinical leadership and independent advocacy on preventing and reducing overweight and obesity in Scotland.
UK
Food Standards Agency
We are an independent Government department working across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to protect public health and consumers' wider interests in food. We make sure that food is safe and what it says it is.UK Parliament
This website gives you access to sections on the House of Commons and the House of Lords.All Party Parliamentary Food and Health Forum
An all-party independent forum for the exchange of views and information on Food Policy in the UK Parliament.UK National Food Strategy
Whilst primarily aimed at England, many of the recommendations in the National Food Strategy have implications across the UK. Part One was published in summer 2020. A more comprehensive Part Two is to follow.Tackling obesity: empowering adults and children to live healthier lives
UK strategy to help adults and children live healthier lives by tackling obesity. While many provisions relate only to England there are others which are UK-wide.The Food Foundation
Their mission is changing food policy and business practice to ensure everyone can afford and access a healthy diet.
Europe
Health – EU Portal
This is the main access point for information relating to Europe on health related topics.European Food Standards Agency
Works in partnership with European national organisations and their stakeholders to advise on risks to food safety.The European Commission
The decision making body of the European Union.