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Food Information Regulations UK attempt to give a level playing field to manufacturers and retailers, while informing consumers of the characteristics of the product that might inform their purchasing decision.   A very important part of Food Information Regulations is Allergen Labelling; correctly displaying allergens is integral to the safety of consumers. There are currently 14 major allergens in the UK, and when present as an ingredient, derivative or trace content, they must be stated clearly on a food label. (Although on menus they can be provided in a variety of ways, including orally).  The 14 allergens in the UK and EU currently include:  Celery  Cereals containing gluten  Crustaceans  Eggs  Fish  Lupin  Milk  Molluscs  Mustard  Nuts  Peanuts  Sesame seeds  Soya  Sulphur dioxide   This is not an exhaustive list of...

  What are the new regulations set out in the Italian Recycling Scheme and when do they come into effect? Here is what you need to know to ensure your products are compliant in Italy.  What is changing?  According to new legislation, set out in CONAI (a private non-profit consortium in Italy that ensure the recycling & recovery target of packaging waste set out by law is achieved) Legal Requirements for packaging UK will now mean it is mandatory to include the packaging material’s identification code (under decision 129/97/EC) and instructions on how to dispose of it. For multi-component packaging (where components can be separated by hand) information must be included on the material code and disposal of each individual component. It is recommended that for multi-component packaging, there is a written description provided to help consumers separate and dispose of them properly. A statement to ‘check your local municipality rules’ is recommended to be included on a...

  A label communicates your food products attributes to consumers to help them make safe and informed choices. While this may seem simple, there are hundreds of regulations that dictate how this information is presented. Understanding the requirements relevant to your products, as well as how these interact with one another and can be applied, is crucial for ensuring speed to market and reducing the risk of costly errors or delays.    Our US  FDA labeling consultants  and  Food regulatory consultant  have seen many innovations come to market and helped businesses large and small to navigate complicated regulations. We asked them to share their top five tips for developing compliant labels right from the start: #1 – Ensure standards of identity are met  Standards of identity are set forth by the FDA which define what a particular food product must contain and/or not contain. Products like cheddar cheese, milk chocolate and macaroni all have standar...

Food and Drink is a competitive industry; it is radically innovative and for those in the business of developing and launching new products, it can be stiflingly regulated. Even for the most experienced food technologists and marketeers, the complicated world of regulations causes quite the headache but is ensuring compliance worth the time and cost? Related Links: https://www.hanaromartonline.com/profile/globalashbury/profile https://www.wonderpawspetspa.org/profile/globalashbury/profile https://www.donpollomexicangourmet.com/profile/globalashbury/profile https://www.myoilyhabit.com/profile/globalashbury/profile https://ashburyglobal.blogdemls.com/12140010/ashbury-food-labelling-regulations-in-the-uk https://www.morelliwatchrepair.com/profile/globalashbury/profile http://ashburyglobal.bligblogging.com/13676251/ashbury-food-labelling-regulations-in-the-uk https://www.bedillionhoneyfarm.com/profile/globalashbury/profile https://ashburyglobal.blogmazing.com/12112509/ashbury-food-labellin...

In the build up to Brexit there were a lot of predictions about the issues that might cause problems to food businesses. Our food consultants in UK and EU have worked with many clients to navigate these problems, so, after six months it feels appropriate to have a quick look at the top 6 problems the industry has faced across the supply chain. 1. Northern Ireland Challenges Top of our list was the situation in Northern Ireland as the activity here distils many of the predicted issues. There was always going to be a need for border checks for certain foods entering the EU after transition, but Northern Ireland became a particularly stand out case owing to the complex and uncomfortable co-existence of regulatory regimes there. This led to the so-called ‘sausage war’ and the recent close avoidance of an EU ban on chilled meat shipments from Britain to Northern Ireland; A temporary fix based on the UK avoiding any regulatory divergence on food legislation during this time. Some retailers ...