All Regulation articles – Page 18
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News
Tesco rapped for ‘misleading’ vegan burger environmental claims
The watchdog found Tesco had failed to back up its claims that switching to Plant Chef burgers would ’positively affect the environment’
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Popular disposable vapes falling short on compliance, analysis finds
Some of the devices failed to display the ‘nicotine dose per puff’, which is mandatory for devices sold in the UK
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Fresh produce industry urges government caution following gene editing announcement
Industry experts have called for greater consultation with the industry following the introduction of new legislation
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Comment and Opinion
An industry-wide eco-label for food and drink has potential, but getting there may be anything but harmonious
One source told The Grocer they believed it was vital for any eco label to be seen by consumers to be independent of the industry
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Comment and Opinion
We need an Australian-style GSCOP to support suppliers through CPIs
GSCOP does not deserve unquestioned reverence. It needs scrutiny, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment and Opinion
Kellogg’s legal challenge highlights ambiguity in HFSS regulations
We foresee this will be an area where the lack of clarity in the laws will lead to enforcement action and ultimately litigation – and that is really not in anyone’s interest, says Dominic Watkins, head of consumer sector at DWF
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Comment and Opinion
Import checks delay shows government is making up Brexit ‘plan’ as it goes
Even the trade bodies who welcomed the delay argued it was the right decision carried out for the wrong reason
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Comment and Opinion
Can CBD businesses mount a legal challenge against the FSA?
Many CBD companies remain unhappy with the way the FSA is conducting itself in the novel foods process, says Nicholas Earles, COO, Foodtech Compliance
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FSA updates list of tradeable CBD products from 3,500 to 6,000
The additions included brands stocked by major retailers such as CBDfx, Leaf Life, Kiki, Pollen and Vita Coco
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Defra to lift mandatory housing measures for poultry as bird flu threat decreases
However, producers have warned they remain in a ‘bleak’ position due to low returns and soaring costs
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Food sector left hanging over physical checks on imports from EU
Divisions emerge over mooted postponement after PM’s latest hint
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David Beckham-backed CBD brand pulls ingestibles range
Cellular Goods has suspended sales of its ingestible CBD range after it failed to comply with Food Standards Agency rules
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Analysis and Features
HFSS clampdown: new guidance explained
Detailed guidance on the HFSS clampdown is here, but sources have warned of gaps as retailers focus on the cost of living crisis
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FSA confirms tradeable CBD list will be updated ‘very shortly’
The list is to get two updates before 30 June, following complaints from brands missing from it
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Comment and Opinion
The FSA’s half-baked ‘novel foods’ list has undermined the CBD market
A fortnight has passed since the list’s introduction, and the FSA has made no amendments to it
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FSA to add more brands to list of tradeable CBD products
Several brands say they have received confirmation from the FSA they are to be added soon
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Analysis and Features
What’s next for the 120 CBD brands not on the FSA’s list?
The FSA says brands not on its list should be removed from sale – but many are on shelves at major retailers such as Sainsbury’s and Amazon
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David Beckham-backed CBD brand among over 120 the FSA wants removed from sale
Other well-known affected brands include Vita Coco, which launched a CBD-infused cola into Sainsbury’s only last month, and CBDfx gum, which is sold in Boots
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Analysis and Features
Will the FSA’s credible suppliers list finally kickstart the CBD market?
The CBD market has been heavily restricted since 2020. Now, finally, the FSA has published its list of credible novel foods applications
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Amazon accused of continuing last-minute supplier delists despite GSCOP designation
Suppliers told The Grocer they were still facing what they claimed was a lack of notice over delistings