Legislation
All the latest (plus our archive) covering industry developments and updates from us.

The Hidden Dangers of TikTok Food Trends
A Call for Accurate Food Labelling as FSA Issues Warning
The latest food trends on social platforms like TikTok are becoming a potential health hazard. Recent investigations revealed food is being sold via TikTok Shop without adhering to UK allergen labelling legislation, prompting an urgent alert from the Food Standards Agency (FSA): a reminder for food businesses of all sizes as to the importance of robust allergen labelling and regulatory compliance.

Are you ready for Simpler Recycling legislation?
What you need to know about the recycling changes coming to England from 1st April 2025
Under the new Simpler Recycling legislation, waste and recycling collections access England, will change for all businesses (plus schools and hospitals) with 10 or more employees, from 1st April 2025.

Unpacking Recycling for Consumers and Businesses
We Asked OPRL. They Answered on Recycling
As a leader in sustainable food service packaging, we are committed to designing products that are suitable for multiple waste stream recycling – whether that's for home composting, industrial composting, or recycling. This approach not only helps to reduce waste, but also ensures flexibility and increases sustainability.

Calorie Labelling on Menus could Save Lives
Is a new calorie labelling law on restaurant menus coming for all food businesses?
As part of a national obesity strategy, a calorie labelling law was introduced in England for businesses with 250+ employees in April 2022. Now some scientists argue calorie labelling on menus should be extended and made mandatory for all food businesses to prevent unnecessary deaths.
Owen’s Law: Allergens on Restaurant Menus
How our labelling software can help
Have you heard about Owen’s Law? It’s a proposal to make allergen information on menus a legal requirement rather than guidance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced it will recommend such an update to the law.