Regulatory
You shoot, you score
Nestlé and a wide range of stakeholders are calling for Nutri-Score to become the mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling system across the European Union (EU).
Nestlé and coalition call for Nutri-Score as EU standard
Nutri-Score is a colour-coded system that classifies food and drinks according to their nutritional profile.
Bunge Loders Croklaan takes lead in lowering 3-MCPDe levels in oils portfolio
Bunge Loders Croklaan, a key supplier in specialty oils and fats for the food industry, has strengthened mitigation of 3-MCPDe (3-monochloropropanediol esters) in its oils portfolio ahead of expected European legislation.
EFRA Committee stands firm on food trade standards
Amendment is to ensure that food products imported as part of any future trade deal meet or exceed British standards.
UK announces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Bureau Veritas advises packaging sector on aluminium standards
By adopting ASI standards, companies can participate in fostering responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium.
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) responds to EU Climate Law
ACE has released a statement in support of the European Commission proposal on the EU Climate Law aimed at reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
Rainforest Alliance enhances global Cocoa Certification Programme
The Rainforest Alliance is strengthening its key Cocoa Certification Programme, delivering a major global initiative to drive more sustainable cocoa farming.
Food Standards Agency provides safety advice to CBD consumers and sets industry deadline
As well as releasing new precautionary health advice, the FSA is giving the CBD industry a deadline of 31 March 2021 to submit valid novel food authorisation applications.
Fishing and processing on the agenda for Scottish Seafood Summit
Leading seafood industry figureheads will be lined up at the Scottish Seafood Summit in Aberdeen to share insights on the current seafood industry climate and look to the future.
Food and drink supply chain outlines recommendations for Government’s future UK trade policy
Organisations want a future UK trade policy, which will drive growth, promote efficient and sustainable food production and stimulate innovation.
Children’s packed lunches lack nutritional quality
Calls for the food industry to look at ways of making it easier for parents and carers to select healthier food options for their children.
Veganuary 2020: Are the new vegan goodies too good to be true?
As numerous brands launch new vegan products, Lloyd’s Register urges the UK food industry to work together to ensure transparency.
FDA issues guidance on new nutrition labelling
The Food and Drug Administration has issued additional information to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with the latest regulations on Nutrition Facts labelling in the US.