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All the latest (plus our archive) covering industry developments and updates from us.
Will science-based thresholds improve 'May Contain' allergen labels?
What food businesses need to know about Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)
As labelling software experts (yes, we’re labelling nerds), we closely follow the debate on Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) so you don’t have to. These are the "May Contain" warnings that confuse both businesses and consumers alike. A recent feature in Foodservice Footprint outlined the growing momentum behind European and global efforts to standardise PAL using scientific thresholds.
The Allergen List is Evolving
Is Your Labelling Software Ready?
As plant-based diets continue to rise, will new ingredients be added to the list of allergens legally required to be highlighted on food labels?
New Two-Day Shelf Life Guidance for Healthcare Caterers
The labelling updates you need to know before the October deadline
Patient safety is paramount for healthcare professionals, and of course, this extends to hospital catering teams and how food is labelled. In a significant move to enhance food safety for vulnerable patients, the British Sandwich and Food to Go Association (BSA) has issued new guidance recommending a two-day shelf life for all ready-to-eat chilled foods in healthcare and hospital settings, including canteens and retail outlets.
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.
