Posts by Caitlin Stewart

The vegan diet is one that many of us have adopted. From wanting to make healthier choices to contributing to a more sustainable environment, veganism has certainly cemented its place as the diet of choice for many Brits.  In the run-up to the Easter holidays, supermarket shelves are lined with an array of chocolate easter…

Nowadays, probiotics are no longer limited to dairy or fermented foods as they are being added to a wide range of products, including water, soft drinks, chocolate, crisps, and toddler food. Our regulatory team is increasingly working with brands of all shapes and sizes to ensure compliance and help them successfully bring their probiotic products…

With food prices continuing to rise and pressure on wallets becoming ever tighter, food waste is now a bigger issue than it ever has been before. Many of us are guilty of throwing something away because we’re not quite sure if it’s safe to eat. Each year, Brits throw away 9.5 million tonnes of food.…

Are you looking for growth in international markets? It might seem obvious, but food and drink labels need to be changed when you launch in new markets, and a simple Google translation just won’t cut it. Everything from ingredients and nutritional information to health claims and design can require changes to meet the regulations in…

New product development is an incredibly exciting experience. But can you imagine scaling up, getting your labels designed, and pitching to a buyer, only to be told your product isnt compliant so can’t be listed? Or worse, seeing it delisted due to enforcement action? You don’t want to have gone through all the rigorous product…

Consumer health and safety is a fundamental driver of food regulations and has been since the beginning of product regulations. To combat diet-related illness and the resulting societal problems, the latest legislation on the block targets the advertising and promotion of High Fat, Salt, and Sugar foods, known in the industry as ‘HFSS’. Rebecca Kaya,…

The use of botanicals in foods has risen in popularity over recent years, fuelled by the perceived health benefits they offer to our physical and mental health. Ashbury’s regulatory team shares some labelling and regulatory advice for businesses keen to use them as ingredients… Botanical ingredients are commonly used in herbs, spices, teas, herbal infusions,…

In September 2022, the Food and Drug Association (FDA) proposed new guidance regarding using the term ‘healthy’ on food labels. The move is in response to a report which found that most people in the US don’t consume enough fruit, vegetables and dairy. So, what’s the plan behind the new guidance, and how will it…

A label communicates your food products attributes to consumers to help them make safe and informed choices. While this may seem simple, there are hundreds of regulations that dictate how this information is presented. Understanding the requirements relevant to your products, as well as how these interact with one another and can be applied, is…