Recycled plastics and food contact materials: a regulatory snapshot
Uncertainty surrounding the rules governing the use of recycled plastics in food contact materials (FCMs) risks...
Did you know? Eight pieces of retained EU law will be revoked by end of year
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has identified eight pieces of retained EU Law that are no longer required in the UK...
Japan takes a step towards regulation for cultured meat
Cultured meat has gained global attention as a potential solution to address future food shortages and foster a more...
Recent proposals to alcoholic beverage regulations create divergence between UK, Ireland and EU
Alcoholic beverage regulations in the United Kingdom (UK), the European Union (EU), and the Republic of Ireland have...
What regulations impact personalized nutrition?
Personalized nutrition presents exciting commercial avenues for food, beverage, and supplement companies to explore...
Enhancing sustainability and reducing food waste: A case study in validating open shelf life
Food waste poses a significant challenge to the food industry, resulting in substantial financial losses and adverse...
As investor demands for ‘healthier’ products escalate, how can packaged food companies respond?
Recent pressure on the food & beverage industry to rebalance sales towards healthier products is indicative of a...
Proposed EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste
On 30 November 2022, the European Commission published a new proposal for a Regulation on packaging and packaging...
Are you ready for the EU’s deforestation-free products regulation?
The EU’s deforestation-free products regulation is expected to enter into force this year, and may be actively...
UKAS | Leatherhead upholds cooking instructions accreditation
UKAS audited the department against ISO 17025:2017 (general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration...
