Regulatory
France to ban plastic packaging for fruit & veg
A new law will come into effect in France on 1 January 2022, banning the sale of fruit and vegetables sold in plastic packaging.
Millions of UK parents facing food insecurity this winter
Increases in fuel and food prices mean people will have to choose between eating and heating in the coming months, reports the Food Foundation.
ShelfNow reveals how its partners have prepared for Natasha’s Law
With the implementation of Natasha’s Law pending for 1 October 2021, ShelfNow, Europe’s first intelligent B2B online marketplace, has revealed how its partners are preparing for the changes in food regulation.
GNT welcomes NATCOL Code of Practice for Coloring Foods
EXBERRY supplier GNT has hailed the Natural Food Colours Association’s Code of Practice for Coloring Foods in Europe as an “important milestone” for the industry.
Bureau Veritas reminds firms to be prepared for Natasha’s Law labelling changes
‘Natasha’s Law – A Guide to Compliance’ launches as it was recently reported that the majority of food business owners said they are unprepared for the new food safety legislation due to come into effect from 1 October 2021.
Omron launches new verification system to improve label compliance & quality monitoring
UK-based Omron says its new V275 system is ideal for inspecting and verifying labels and barcodes.
IRI shows 26% of available space in supermarket aisles following HFSS restrictions
New figures estimate that 26% of space is potentially ‘up for grabs’ in UK supermarkets when new regulations impacting in-store promotion and off-shelf display of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products come into force next year.
Rogues calorie
In assessing the healthiness of product portfolios using food sales and nutrient composition data, new research shines a spotlight on changes over time in the nutritional quality of food and drink products from the UKs largest food and beverage companies.
Appliance of science
The latest EFSA food safety campaign can teach Europeans the value of scientists’ work.
Zero tolerance
Gen Z is looking for advice on what it eats. Shouldn’t food makers be the primary source of information?
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Aussie rules
The trade deal is a chance post-Brexit to establish lines of communication among consumers, farmers and food retailers.
OPRL labelling rules change to support flexibles recycling
With recent announcements of major industry initiatives seeking to drive up recycling of plastic bags and wraps, OPRL is amending its labelling rules to include PP films from 1 January 2022.
Carbon call
The failure to deal with carbon emissions has incurred a vast debt that will now have to be repaid with interest. Will a carbon food tax happen?
Draft EFSA Strategy 2027 out for public consultation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft Strategy 2027.