Legislation
All the latest (plus our archive) covering industry developments and updates from us.
Allergen Labelling Explained
What are the 14 allergens and how do you comply with new labelling legislation?
In this blog, we explain all about allergen labelling including, what are the 14 allergens caterers and consumers need to know about, what the law means, and how to comply - without compromising business efficiency, in light of the recent headlines surrounding allergen labelling.
Natasha's Law: What Should Go on a Food Label?
What new food labelling legislation means for your business
The government has announced that new food labelling legislation - Natasha’s Law - will come into full effect by the summer of 2021 to help better safeguard food allergy sufferers. If you are concerned what this means for your business then please read on as it needn't be the headache that it might sound.
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CQUIN: Final Deadline Arrives
Back in October 2015, NHS England launched CQUIN - three rounds of targets to reduce the volumes of high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) items on offer in healthcare environments by April 2019. With the final deadline now upon us, we take a look at what food and drink providers can still do to meet the targets.
Why It’s the Last (Plastic Drinking) Straw
Alternatives to single-use plastic
Single-use plastic straws really do suck. These plastic drinking straws end up in the world’s oceans causing havoc to marine wildlife, the biodiversity of our seas and human health through the food chain. To show the scale of the problem, it is estimated that 8.5 billion straws are thrown away in the UK each year. In April, to combat the effects of throwaway plastics on our rivers and oceans, the UK Government announced a consultation on the ban of single-use plastic drinking straws.
Are You Suffering with FIR-a-Phobia?
The dreaded Food Information Regulations (FIR) are back
The news that most prepacked items will soon have to carry nutri declarations - by law - is sending some providers into a cold sweat! If you or someone you know is feeling fearful of the changes to come, it could be a case of FIR-a-phobia but the good news is we're here to help. Read on for our FIR-friendly guide plus details of the support on offer...