# Accessibility statement for the ‘FSA Research and Evidence’ website
This accessibility statement applies to the Food Standards Agency’s FSA Research and Evidence service: [science.food.gov.uk](https://science.food.gov.uk). This website is run by the Food Standards Agency. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: - Change colours, contrast levels and fonts - Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen - Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard - Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software - Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver) We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. [AbilityNet](https://abilitynet.org.uk) has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
## How accessible this website is We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible. You can see a full list of any issues we currently know about in the Non-accessible content section of this statement.
## Feedback and contact information If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille: - Email: [comms.requests@food.gov.uk](mailto:comms.requests@food.gov.uk "This will open your default email application") - Phone our Helpline: 0330 332 7149 (open 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday) We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 days.
## Alternative formats We've designed our content to be as accessible as possible. If you need information on this website in a different format, like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or Braille, please use the contact details in the ‘Feedback and contact information’ section. We'll consider your request and get back to you in 10 working days.
## Reporting accessibility problems with this website We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: - Email: [comms.requests@food.gov.uk](mailto:comms.requests@food.gov.uk "This will open your default email application") - Phone our Helpline: 0330 332 7149 (open 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday) Read tips on contacting organisations about inaccessible websites.
## Enforcement procedure The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the [Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)](https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com). If you are in Northern Ireland and are not happy with how we respond to your complaint you can contact the [Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland](https://www.equalityni.org) who are responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’) in Northern Ireland.
## Technical information about this website’s accessibility The Food Standards Agency is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
### Compliance status This website is partially compliant with the [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/) AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
### Non-accessible content The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
#### Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations - We are aware that there is no keyboard functionality for the Search function in the main toolbar. This will impact users that rely on using a keyboard to use this service. This fails WCAG 2.1.1 Use page with keyboard only input (A). We do not yet have a date for when this will be fixed. - We know that some links in the main toolbar open separate browser tabs without adequate warning. This could impact visually impaired users. This fails WCAG 3.2.2 On Input (A). We do not yet have a date for when this will be fixed. - We are aware of hidden links in the report detail pages. This could impact users who rely on a screen reader. This fails WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (A). We do not yet have a date for when this will be fixed. - We know that some controls within the in-built PDF viewer change context when receiving keyboard focus, which may confuse or disorientate users. This fails WCAG 3.2.1 On Focus (A). We do not yet have a date for when this will be fixed. - We know that some of our data tables are not fully accessible. This could impact users who rely on a screen reader. These fail WCAG 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (A). We do not yet have a date for when this will be fixed. We plan to investigate these issues further with the Supplier. If you need help because of any non-accessible content on this site, please use the contact details in the ‘Feedback and contact information’ section. If you find an issue that we have yet to identify, please contact us using one of the routes described in the ‘Reporting accessibility problems with this website’ section of this statement.
### Disproportionate burden At this time, we have not made any disproportionate burden claims.
### Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
#### Online Maps
Our service may include the use of online maps to show certain geographical information. These are not used for navigational purposes and are exempt under the regulations. If you require the information presented in an online map in a different format, please contact us to discuss reasonable adjustments. We have chosen to produce this accessibility statement in advance to support our users and our requirements under the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty.
## Preparation of this accessibility statement This statement was prepared on 30 July 2024. It was last reviewed on 26 July 2024. This site has not had an accessibility audit yet. An external audit of the website will be carried out by on the Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC) on behalf of the Food Standards Agency by March 2025, to the WCAG 2.2 AA standard. We will test a sample of the service based on a user's ability to complete key journeys. All parts of the chosen journeys will be tested, including documents. Journeys will be chosen on a number of factors including usage statistics, risk assessments and subject matter.

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