Friday, 23 January 2026
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today has published its Science Strategy 2026–2030, setting out how science will continue to underpin the FSAI’s work in protecting public health and ensuring safe and trustworthy food for everyone.
The Science Strategy 2026–2030 is a supporting pillar of the FSAI’s Corporate Strategy 2025–2029 and builds on the strong foundations established by the FSAI’s previous two science strategies. As the FSAI’s third science strategy, it reflects extensive collaboration, analysis and engagement with internal experts and external stakeholders.
The strategy provides a clear framework to guide the FSAI over the coming years as it anticipates emerging food safety risks, harnesses innovation and applies the best available science to support evidence-based decision-making. It places science at the heart of the FSAI’S regulatory, advisory and communication functions.
Speaking about the publication of the strategy, Dr Wayne Anderson, Director of Food Science and Standards at the FSAI, said:
“The goals set out in this document, while ambitious, are achievable and are aimed at fostering a culture of scientific leadership, transparency, and adaptability. From the application of cutting-edge technologies to the cultivation of knowledge-sharing networks, this science strategy places science at the heart of our decision-making.
I am confident that the Science Strategy 2026–2030 will strengthen our ability to meet the needs of a diverse and dynamic food system while ensuring the safety and trust of the communities we serve”.
The purpose of the Science Strategy 2026–2030 is to create a responsive and innovative scientific foundation for the work of the FSAI that anticipates food safety risks, informs evidence-based policy and drives continuous improvement in food safety outcomes. In delivering this purpose, the FSAI will:
- Generate and apply the best available science and data-driven insights, and communicate effectively on existing and emerging food safety risks
- Build scientific capability that positions Ireland as a trusted global partner in evidence-based food safety regulation
- Foster collaboration between researchers, official agencies, industry and other stakeholders to translate science into practical food safety protection for consumers
The Science Strategy 2026–2030 will strengthen the FSAI’s ability to respond to the needs of a diverse and dynamic food system while maintaining public trust and protecting public health.
FSAI Science Strategy 2026–2030
