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A positive step for the edible insect market means certain edible insects may be governed by the transition period and remain on the market. This shows a pragmatic risk based approach by the FSA finally in operation.

Food labelling address change requirements that were due to mean a UK Food Business Operator (FBO) must be listed on food imported from the EU or ‘UK’/’Non-UK’ identification of origin labelling, rather than EU/Non-EU, has been delayed from 1 October 2022 until 1 January 2024.

Green and sustainability claims are under increased scrutiny from regulators, enforcement bodies and consumer activists. An overview of the key themes from recent ASA adjudications highlights 4 critical areas to get right.

There are a range of restrictions on the promotion of certain specified foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) that will be coming into force.  Most notably restrictions on location both in-store and online within certain qualifying businesses from next month, 1 October 2022.

The 2 Issues that will determine success or failure for food companies in 2022. We have asked some of our clients in the food and agri sector what will be the crucial aspects to concentrate on for their businesses in the coming months of 2022.

It may be that 'country of origin' claims & statements, whilst required under leg in some cases, may become increasingly sensitive in our post-Brexit world. It is important that food businesses are aware of all their options and choices when it comes to labelling... #countryoforigin #food #labelling #brexit

‘Retailers can't work in isolation’. (Sue Fairley, New Look, Head of Sourcing, Sustainability & Quality) It is important for food producers throughout the supply chain to be aware of the key issues that retailers will wish to be implementing in relation to ensuring the BRC pledge for net zero by 2040...

The National Food Strategy Plan was envisaged as setting out a comprehensive plan to transform the food system...

The recent ASA adjudication against Brewdog plc BrewDog plc - ASA | CAP brought claims that may be made on alcoholic beverages into the spotlight this week and the ASA has provided additional guidance on hard selzers...

Lockdown Lifting postponed & Euro Football  - Does this mean a boom for beer and bbqs? Or will a worker shortage mean it's a wash-out?...

A recent Taskforce report on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform was drawn up by Iain Duncan Smith, Theresa Villiers and George Freeman and published last month, May 2021. It is currently being considered by Boris Johnson...

The EU has ruled that British data protection standards are “adequate”.  This is just in time - the interim arrangement under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement was due to end on 30 June...