Regulatory
The ABC of CBD
The FSA published its list of food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) that enables these to be retailed as novel food. Is this the difference-maker industry needs?
UK’s FSA releases list of permitted CBD products
The UK has become the first country in the world to regulate the market for safe, orally consumed legal cannabis extracts, following the release of the Food Standards Agency’s public list of cannabinoid products permitted for sale to consumers.
Over three quarters of British businesses still unaware of Plastic Packaging Tax
With its implementation imminent, Veolia reports that 77% of British retail and manufacturing businesses are still unaware of the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
Unilever outlines its switch to recyclable packaging
Unilever has announced that its R&D teams are working to develop solutions to keep plastics in the circular economy alongside finding new materials to replace virgin single-use plastic.
Bureau Veritas urges food & hospitality firms to prioritise calorie labelling
As a direct response to new UK calorie labelling regulations coming into effect on 6 April, compliance specialist Bureau Veritas is urging food businesses to prioritise the correct labelling, to ensure full compliance.
New research finds almost half of UK businesses unprepared for new HFSS legislation
New research amongst businesses by GS1 UK has found that almost half feel unprepared for the upcoming high in fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS) legislation in the UK, due to be implemented in October 2022.
Unilever to set new benchmark for Healthy Nutrition
Unilever will be the first global foods company to publicly report the performance of its product portfolio against at least six different government-endorsed Nutrient Profile Models as well as its own Highest Nutritional Standards.
Scientific committee assesses the efficacy of Nutri-Score nutrition labelling
A report has been released outlining the benefits and challenges of the nutrition labelling system, Nutri-Score.
FoodDocs raises £1.8m to solve food safety compliance complexities with AI
The funds will be used to continue the strategic growth journey, drive further expansion in the US and the UK to reach more clients and partners, and further improve AI capabilities.
CBD sector on standby for FSA list
While the Food Standards Agency is set to release its public list of cannabinoid (CBD) products permitted for sale, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry develops an online resource for consumers, retailers & health practitioners.
New report reveals latest research on health claims
Researchers working on the EIT Food funded Health Claims Unpacked project have published a new report which reveals the results of the project’s investigations into the communication of health claims on food labels.
Alland & Robert welcomes US classification on acacia gum
International leader in natural gums Alland & Robert has announced it is delighted that acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes in the United States.
Bonumose’s tagatose process receives key health agency approvals
Bonumose has achieved regulatory & food application milestones in the US and Canada for the low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose, as the company prepares for the opening of its first commercial production facility in Spring 2022.
Shareholders call on UK Government to take action on National Food Strategy’s recommendations
A coalition of investors calls on the UK Government to act on the National Food Strategy’s recommendations on creating a healthier and more sustainable food system.