The Act Part 1: Food Standards Scotland Section 1: Establishment
5.This section establishes Food Standards Scotland (FSS) as a public body. Outwith the scope of this Act, a section 104 order made under the Scotland Act 1998 will designate FSS as a non-ministerial office of the Scottish Administration. That will be the basis of its operational autonomy from the Scottish Ministers. FSS employees will be civil servants.