All Regulation articles – Page 60
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NewsWTSA says no change to law on sale of liqueur chocolates needed
The government is trying to get rid of a law banning the sale of liqueur chocolates to under-16s…
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NewsIce Cream Alliance launches approved logo
The Ice Cream Alliance (ICA) has launched its own national standard in a bid to prevent what it fears could be a quality meltdown.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the FSA step up in the fight against food crime?
The most recent Efra hearing on food supply networks would have made for uncomfortable listening for the Food Standards Ag…
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NewsSuppliers 'failing to take lead on obesity', survey finds
Food and drink companies are being sidelined in the debate over obesity, with a new study showing…
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NewsRetailers and suppliers could be hit up to £100,000 for Food Information Regulation breaches
Breach of the Food Information Regulation (FIR) which comes into force on Saturday could cost retailers and suppliers £100,000 for each affected product, a private label specialist has warned.
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NewsPizza and ready meals might get government's 5-a-day logo
The Department of Health is considering allowing thousands of products…
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Comment & OpinionEU food labelling frameworks: suppliers need clarity
From 13 December 2014, the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC) will come into force…
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NewsFull review of business rates announced by Osborne in Autumn Statement
The government will conduct a full review of the structure of business rates, although it will not report until the budget in 2016.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood Information Regulations: are you ready for new EU rules?
Crazy-long hours have become a way of life for Rob Tarrant and his team at Brandbank…
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Comment & OpinionBRC proposes framework for voluntary regulation
The growing focus on organisations signing up to voluntary regulation has led retailers to an important question…
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NewsBrussels set to ruin Christmas ... we're not talking sprouts
The introduction of complex and confusing new EU regulations on labelling 12 days before Christmas could ruin the festive …
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NewsSACN's final report on role of carbs delayed for months
An influential report expected to help set future public policy on obesity has been delayed for months…
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NewsJust 1% of Brits diets meet DH sugar and fibre targets
The Department of Health has admitted plans for a crackdown on sugar consumption and a massive increase in the nation’s fi…
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NewsCo-op Group signs up to super-strength alcohol cans clampdown
The Co-operative Group has become the third supermarket to sign up to a voluntary clampdown on super-strength alcohol…
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NewsBelper: Costa High Street competition winner in planning row
Traders in Belper, Derbyshire, are embroiled in a bitter planning row over a new Costa outlet in the town…
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NewsFSA announces plans for policy shift on 'risky foods'
The Food Standards Agency has unveiled plans for a more consistent approach to ‘risky foods’ such as rare burgers…
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NewsAnger as forensic audit saga drags on into next year
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon has expressed her sympathy for suppliers angered by the length of time…
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Comment & OpinionWhy Scotland needs the new food Bill
The menu of regulatory and enforcement powers for food safety and food fraud in Scotland is changing…
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NewsPortman Group's new powers on alcohol spark retailer fears
The government this week ramped up the powers of drinks industry self-regulatory body the Portman Group…
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NewsEC rules out extension of dairy quota system beyond March 2015
The European Commission has ruled out extending the dairy quota system past its planned expiry date…