Today, new powers have come into effect that equip the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) in England and Wales with specific investigatory powers under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).

Fiin has just launched its third round of coordinated testing, this time focusing on illegal dyes and heavy metal adulteration in spices, as well as adulteration of black pepper.

As 2025 approaches, we reflect on fiin’s achievements in 2024 and look forward to our plans for the next year.

The Food Industry Intelligence Network (fiin) has appointed new Board member, Debbie Barnes of Marks & Spencer, succeeding Paul Dobson of Premier Foods. She will also take up the role as Chair of fiin’s Technical Steering Group.

The recent release of the Food Crime Strategic Assessment 2024 [link] by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) and the FSS’s Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) highlights the evolving risks within the UK’s food supply chain.

fiin’s 2024 member meeting focused on building supply chain resilience to promote food integrity, data analysis, interpretation and collaboration.

Securing the integrity of imported food products post EU exit has prompted much discussion. With the recent implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), Nick Allen, Chief Executive of the British Meat Processors Association, shares his insights with fiin.

The FSA sets out proposals from the Food Fraud Working Group to strengthen the collective response to food crime.

The Food Industry Intelligence Network (fiin) has appointed its first full-time employee, as well as a new advisor to the board to drive the food integrity agenda.