All Labelling articles – Page 54
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NewsThird of food products fail authenticity tests, report finds
More than one third of samples indicated the foods were not what they claiemd to be or were mislabelled…
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Comment & OpinionNutrition debates should not rely on science alone
In 1902, the US government’s top food chemist was granted funding to investigate the effects of chemical food additives…
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NewsBEIC calls for origin labels on egg products
The British egg industry is calling on the EC to extend mandatory origin and production labelling beyond shell eggs.
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NewsAre cracks forming within the 'nutty' anti-sugar brigade?
The scientist leading the campaign for a big cut in sugar intake has admitted it had resulted in “hysterical” headlines…
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NewsBelow-cost booze ban not fit for purpose, warns FWD
A ban on ‘below-cost’ sales of alcohol has been labelled “not fit for purpose” by alcohol wholesalers.
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NewsBelow-cost alcohol rules take aim at super-discounting
A 440ml can of 4% ABV beer will cost no less than 41p, under new rules aiming to crack down on below-cost selling of alcohol.
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NewsGet tough on sugary drinks and alcohol to fight cancer: WHO
Sugary drinks and alcohol should be hit with taxation and advertising bans similar to those on tobacco products, a World Health Organisation report has said.
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Comment & OpinionStitch up? Not so much
The Daily Mail has revealed ‘secret stitch up’ meetings between ministers and the food industry. But is the reality as sinister as it sounds?
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Comment & Opinion
Flexibility and the ASA
Less attention has been given to one aspect of the ASA’s ruling on Lucozade that permits some welcome flexibility…
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NewsDefra consults on EU minimum meat regs
Defra has launched a consultation on the regulations governing minimum meat content…
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NewsTougher rules on e-cigarettes 'could put off quitters'
A group of leading scientists has warned the EU that tougher controls on e-cigs could deter smokers trying to quit…
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Comment & OpinionHorizon's shocking revelations about sugar and fat. Not!
Sugar v fat? A question I always answer by enjoying a Coca-Cola with my pizza, just to be on the safe side…
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NewsTesco takes on childhood obesity with Eat Happy campaign
Tesco this week issued a “call to arms” to the industry over kids living on a diet of burgers, sweets and snacks…
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NewsE-cigarettes face under-18 sales ban
The government is set to ban the selling of electronic cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 amid concerns that children are taking up e-cigs and being drawn into smoking.
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Comment & OpinionDispatches doesn't let facts about sugar obscure a good story
Stop with all the sugar bashing! It’s making me eat the stuff!…
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Comment & OpinionCutting sugar won't solve obesity crisis alone
The “demonisation” of sugar as the cause of the obesity epidemic leaves a bitter taste…
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Comment & OpinionSugar hysteria is feeding new food fads
Here we go again – another bout of hysteria sweeps the media…
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NewsRice Dream pushes 'nut free' message amid allergy fears
Rice Dream is promoting the nut-free credentials of its rice milks to consumers…
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Category ReportAdded sugar must be cut, kids yoghurt brands told
Fizzy drinks, cereals and confectionery are obvious whipping boys for the health lobby. But yoghurts, particularly aimed at babies and kids, are also under fire from health campaigners. You can understand why when you look at the sugar content of many kids yoghurts - low-fat and salt products that otherwise ...
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Comment & OpinionThere's more to the obesity crisis than sugar
In the past fortnight, sugar has been singled out as a lead cause of the obesity epidemic in the UK…