Posts by Ashbury Global
Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace – Mental Health Week 2021
Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace – Mental Health Week 2021 We asked Tanya Hart, our HR manager, about the importance of mental health in the workplace and the top 5 things she thinks every business should be doing to cultivate a ‘Happy’ environment. Here’s what she had to say: According to the Business In The Community (BITC) 2020 findings on mental health at work, 41% of the UK workforce experienced mental health symptoms caused or worsened by…
Read MoreAshbury Industry Insights Bulletin: January – April 2021
What’s on the horizon for regulatory compliance? Subscribe to our bulletin here This volume of the ‘Ashbury Global Industry Insights Bulletin’, provides a snapshot of regulatory activity across key markets including the GCC and Russia. Our advisors collate, analyse and provide expert commentary to help you be prepared and manage risk in your markets of…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the changes to Canadian labelling regulations
Laura Fitzpatrick is one of our International Regulatory Advisors who specialises in Canadian and French food legislation. She’s put together a summary of the upcoming changes to Canadian labelling regulations so you can better understand what you need to be doing to prepare. A long-awaited announcement was recently issued in Canada! Health Canada and…
Read MoreLabelling products for export to the EU: Six common challenges to consider
Labelling compliance is often the last thing to be considered when beginning to export, but it is a vital part of the process. Ashbury’s International Product Advisor, Nadia Lama, shared six key considerations for exporting to the EU in a guest blog with DIT / Exemplas Trade Services. So, what are the six things she…
Read MoreBaby food and heavy metals: How does US federal law compare to EU and UK baby food legislation?
We spoke to our Product Information Advisors, Jenny Pfleger (UK) and Marisa Them (US) about the regulations that govern the presence of heavy metals in baby food in the USA compared to those in the UK/EU. What’s happening with baby food and heavy metals in the USA: Baby food contaminated with heavy metals is a…
Read MoreBrexit Bite 5 – What are Rules of Origin (RoO): Steps to take and questions to ask to understand where your products fit
Rules of Origin have been under the spotlight since the end of the transition and we’ve had many questions from clients about what this means for their products. Our Product Information Advisor, and BREXIT guru, Rebecca Kaya has put together a helpful article on LinkedIn that breaks down what they are and provides some steps…
Read MoreAshbury COVID-19 Update
To Our Clients, The food industry is aptly referred to as one of the most dynamic; it is no surprise that businesses have displayed tremendous resilience in the face of global crisis, rapidly adapting and evolving to maintain momentum amidst the madness. As a team, Ashbury are counting our lucky stars; our flexible working policy…
Read MoreBrexit changes in the food and drink industry – where you can find helpful resources -BREXIT Bite 4
Trade talks are full steam ahead as the rules and regulations to govern post transition trade are established. Our latest Brexit Bite looks at the resources available to help you keep up with BREXIT changes in the food and drink industry. As the end of the transition period fast approaches and as part of its…
Read MoreAshbury Industry Insights Bulletin: July – September 2020
What’s on the horizon for regulatory compliance? Subscribe to our quarterly bulletin here The quarter two ‘Industry Insights’ bulletin highlights some regulatory and compliance changes, big and small, that have come across our desks this July-September period. The world of regulatory compliance is complex and incredibly dynamic, with so much change it can be difficult…
Read MoreHow To Prepare Product Labels For BREXIT: 6 Changes To Consider – BREXIT Bite 1
In the first of our ‘Brexit Bites’ series, Ashbury experts provide you with insights on how to prepare your product labels for Brexit. We will release a new bite monthly- follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed. BREXIT – It’s been quite a journey, one that looks set to continue well after the end of…
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