19/06/2025
This is an update to industry guidance previously issued in August 2023 and increases the age threshold as a means of reducing the food safety risk to children.
FSS also continues to advise that free refill promotions should not be offered to children under 10 years to prevent them from being exposed to excessive amounts of glycerol.
Food Standards Scotland has issued updated advice to help prevent young children from being exposed to excessive amounts of glycerol:
• children under 7 should not consume slush-ice drinks
• no refills should be given to children under 10
• always check at-home kits for glycerol, glycerine or E422.
Read the news release: https://bit.ly/3HHQh01