Food Standards Agency
- Date 22 May 2025
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 40(1): Not upheld, FOI 40(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information about a complaint they submitted to the Food Standards Agency (‘FSA’s) about the management of ‘novel foods’, specifically hemp and cannabidiol (‘CBD’). The FSA disclosed information with redactions made under section 40(1), 40(2) (personal information), section 31(1)(g) (law enforcement), section 43(2) (commercial interests) and section 41(1) (information provided in confidence). The Commissioner’s decision is that the FSA was entitled to withhold the information it did under section 40(1), 40(2) and section 31(1)(g). The Commissioner does not require further steps.