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The MHRA is establishing a regulatory sandbox for medical device AI to promote swift and effective regulation in this fast-moving field.

The health and care regulator has announced that it will postpone ICS inspections until after the general election due to take place on 4th July...

Election announcement special! The Digital Markets, Competition & Consumer Protection Bill passes in 'wash up', a look at ultra processed foods hashtag#upfs, the CMA and its powers, Sustainable Farming Initiatives. Co-op linking sustainability targets to credit, regulated food approval via international cooperation... but how international?! MSM meat guidance expected to impact poultry producers, live animal export banned, extended producer responsibility data deadline reminder. Choking hazards in food a look at key risk assessment parameters, compliance with enforcement 'requests' and ASA rulings review - make sure you hashtag#ad, get your Ts & C's clearly outlined and don't mislead on your reviews

What we know about the impact of the General Election on employment legislation currently going through Parliament and potential future reform

Not long until the next general election. Charities have a short window to make the most of the opportunities to get their message at the forefront of public debate in the run up to 4 July 2024.

Greenwashing is a type of marketing that (intentionally or unintentionally) presents companies as more sustainable than they in fact are, in order to appeal to an increasingly eco-conscious public. 

The ASA plans to start proactive monitoring of food & beverage adverts for misleading sustainability claims this summer. New guidance on key issues affecting food and agriculture is also planned. This is likely to include claims such as "regenerative farming", "biodegradable", environmental credentials of plant-based alternatives and natural/fresh imagery as implied environmental claims

Independent Panel publishes first Provider Selection Regime case review...

With the CQC's new Single Assessment Framework in full swing, we assess the uptick in CQC prosecutions and its approach to enforcement under the new framework...

ummary overview of the 2nd annual Downing Street food summit, grants & support, EU and CAP, CMA report on retailer pricing in groceries sector, ASA continues focus on green claims and will be using AI to proactively monitor, plus podcast guidance due and new rules on alcohol alternatives, at or below 0.5% abv. ASA rulings on denigrating competitors and claims to treat a disease... 'Hangcure' anyone? FSA looks at ultra processed foods and adult allergens with a focus on plant based allergens. Finally, food fraud - is your internal risk assessment and supply chain robust enough?

A recent Court of Appeal case looks at how to draft royalty clauses in a pharmaceutical patent licence, where claim scope and validity may be uncertain, and the product at an early stage of development.

ESG funds continue to grow in popularity – so it’s no surprise the rules are getting tighter. The new development shows that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) are keen to fight greenwashing from the outset. As part of the ongoing development surrounding investments funds with a ESG focus, ESMA announced its guidelines for the use of ESG related terms in a fund’s name.