All Regulation articles – Page 63
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NewsTobacco giants fail in Aussie packaging challenge
The world’s largest tobacco companies are smarting after losing out in a closely watched legal battle against plain packaging.
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Interviews'Plain packs for tobacco is a step too far'
As the tobacco trade faces up to yet another battle, this time it’s different, says JTI boss Martin Southgate.
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NewsTobacco giants set for plain pack legal battle
The UK’s leading tobacco companies will launch legal action against the government if it goes ahead with plans to force…
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers remain chastened by their Workfare experience
Muddle of government initiatives is branded ‘a jigsaw without a picture’ despite High Court giving notorious scheme the all-clear.
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NewsPlain packaging petition sent to Department of Health
Almost a quarter of a million people have signed a petition demanding the government drops plans to force…
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NewsMilk campaigners’ letter sparks price fixing alert
The dairy industry has been put on high alert over potential price-fixing allegations, after dairy farmer protest group Farmers for Action wrote to processors demanding talks on milk prices.
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Comment & Opinion
Pink slime: a crimson tide?
Summer has finally arrived, but what’s on your barbecue?
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NewsWas it the sun or Sunday's longer opening times?
Sunday trading laws were relaxed for the first time last weekend, ready for the Olympics, but long-awaited sunshine looks to have…
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Comment & Opinion
Minimum alcohol pricing is a big risk
Politicians argue that alcohol abuse and related antisocial behaviour is a big problem and that minimum pricing is the solution.
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NewsMPs call for French-style ban on alcohol advertising
MPs have called for the government to consider a French-style ban on alcohol marketing, including outlawing sports sponsorship and all advertising aimed at young people.
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NewsFSA names Catherine Brown as new boss
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Catherine Brown as its new chief executive.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Olympic food trials
With 300,000 extra people a day expected during the Olympics, hygiene inspectors are working overtime to ensure food safety is spot on.
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NewsCompetition law 'hampers' milk summit talks
A solution to the current milk crisis is being hampered by a culture of fear surrounding competition regulations, retailers and processors have warned.
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Comment & Opinion
Lawyers will have a field day with copycat damage claims
Some big brands are apparently set to take “copycat” brand owners to court, allegedly fired up by “powerful new…
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NewsWhitehall stalls talks on alcohol minimum price
The Government has delayed its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol, after a consultation due for the summer was put back.
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Comment & Opinion
The future of food is upon us
As the banking crisis continues, the politics remain the same, dominated by a desire to return to business-as-usual.
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Comment & Opinion
A quality move by the Birmingham Balti
ADAS is currently consulting on an application by the Birmingham Balti Association for EU protected name status…
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Comment & Opinion
A quality move by the Birmingham Balti
ADAS is currently consulting on an application by the Birmingham Balti Association for EU protected name status for the ‘Birmingham Balti’ as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed.
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NewsCarrier bag use rises for second year in a row
The number of plastic bags used by UK shoppers UK has risen for the second year in a row, according to new data released by Wrap.
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NewsBoparan to squeeze better payment terms from retail customers
Ranjit Boparan is flexing his muscles again - this time with 2 Sisters Food Group customers…