FSS has a vision of a food and drink environment in Scotland that benefits, protects and is trusted by consumers.

FSS has a role in providing information and advice on food safety and standards, nutrition and labelling.

In advance of the legislation being finalised the FSA in Scotland moved their office to The Pilgrim House, in the centre of Aberdeen.

[1] Geoff Ogle who had been Acting Director for the Scottish branch of Food Standards Agency since June 2014 became the new organisation's Chief Executive.

Plans to create a new food standards body in Scotland were announced by Ministers in June 2012.