The Food Standards Agency (FSA) released the results of its sixth annual retail surveillance survey, revealing labelling and authenticity problems with Dubai‑style chocolate and goat meat products. Between July and December 2025, the FSA sampled 845 products from supermarkets, independent retailers and online sellers. Of 45 Dubai‑style chocolate samples, only one passed all tests; 42 had incorrect or missing use‑by dates, allergens not highlighted, ingredients out of order or missing UK importer details. The FSA issued consumer warnings before Christmas 2025 and urged businesses to review labeling. In goat meat, 20 of 40 samples contained only sheep, one mixed sheep and goat and another was wholly deer. The FSA worked with the National Food Crime Unit and local authorities to alert retailers. The survey also highlighted ongoing glycerol issues in slush‑ice drinks.
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