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How to get the most from the Food Standards Agency website including advice on browser settings and information on accessibility standards.

Screen settings

The site is designed to be clear and easy to read. For best results set your to a screen resolution of 800x600 pixels.

Browsers

The Food Standards Agency website should work on any computer running a mainstream browser from version 4 and above for example Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Contact us if you have any problems seeing the site with the browser you are using.

File formats and plugins

Some information on the site has been enhanced using plugins (add-ons to your web browser that enable users to view non-standard HTML files). Your browser should warn you if you need to download a plugin, and point itself at an appropriate download site.

This site utilises files of the following file types:

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
HTML is the basic file format used on the Internet, this page is in HTML format. It is our policy to make as much information as possible available in this format. Sometimes data may be made available in the following alternative formats.

PDF (Portable Document format)
PDF files are fully printable documents and are used for downloading and printing large documents from the site. To read them you will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available free of charge.

Download Acrobat Reader Software.
(External)

Get Acrobat Reader

The Adobe site provides information on using accessible PDF features.
(External) Using accessible PDF documents with Adobe Reader 7.0: a guide for people with disabilities

If you have problems opening .pdf documents within your web browser, you can download the files to your own computer.

If you wish to download the file please follow this procedure;

You will now be able to open the document in Acrobat Reader on your own computer.

Macromedia Flash
This file format is used for some design elements of the site. You will need the (free) Flash software to view these files.

Download Macromedia Flash Player Software.
(External)

Get Macromedia Flash Player

Images

Images are used under licence from Shutterstock.
Copyright © 2006 Food Standards Agency and its licensors. All rights reserved.

Images are used under licence from Hemera Photo-Objects.
Copyright © 2001 Food Standards Agency and its licensors. All rights reserved.

Printability

A version of each page specially formatted for printing can be access by selecting 'Printer friendly' from the toolbar at the bottom of the page.

Contact the web team

email to webmaster@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk

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A-Z Directory

Links to food topics from food.gov.uk and our eatwell website.

Access Keys

This page lists the Access keys used throughout this website and are intended to help users who have difficulty in using pointing devices such as a mouse or who prefer to use keyboard shortcuts.

Accessibility

We want this site to be accessible to all users, including those with visual impairments. Our website has been designed with a number of accessibility features.

Disclaimer

Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided on this site is accurate and up to date, but no legal responsibility is accepted for any errors, omissions or misleading statements.

Feedback

We are always looking for ways to improve our websites. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Our websites

The Food Standards Agency now has a number of different websites. Find out what each one has to offer.

RSS feed (Really Simple Syndication)

The Food Standards Agency website uses a free newsfeed so it's now even easier to stay updated.

Site Map

This site map provides links to the major areas of this website.

Terms and conditions

The Food Standards Agency websites are maintained for your personal use and viewing. Access and use by you of these sites constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. This includes a privacy statement, copyright statement, disclaimer and hyperlinking policy.

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