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Posts by Rebecca Kaya
Unpacking the Chaos: How EU and UK Food Labelling Complexity Impacts Consumers and Businesses
Food labelling is meant to guide us – helping consumers make informed ethical, dietary and environmental choices while enabling food businesses to comply with regulations. But in the EU and UK, the sheer complexity of labelling requirements, driven by overlapping rules and added information, has made labels confusing for all. In this blog, Rebecca Kaya…
Read MoreFrom Farm to Fork: Why E. Coli Outbreaks in the US Sound the Alarm for Global Food Safety
Recent developments in the United States (US) have underscored the critical importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene and traceability within the food supply chain. E. coli O157 is commonly associated with the contamination of meat from ruminant faeces and gastrointestinal contents. The range of food products potentially at risk extends beyond raw and undercooked…
Read MoreWhat is the latest progress on ‘Not for EU’ Food Labelling in GB?
‘Not for EU’ must appear on the labelling of certain foods moved from England, Scotland or Wales (GB) to be sold in Northern Ireland (NI) under the Northern Ireland Retailer Movement Scheme (NIRMS). Currently, the labelling is required only for goods moving into NI from GB by the EU (not UK) Regulation – 2023/1231 –…
Read MoreChanges to England’s Bread and Flour Regulations: What you need to know
In 2022, the UK Government and devolved administrations launched a UK-wide consultation on the proposed amendments to The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1998, seeking views and further information on proposals to: In this article, we summarise the government’s response to the proposals and what businesses will…
Read More‘Use By’ & ‘Best Before’: Food Date Label Requirements Explained
Referred to as ‘durability indications’, ‘use by’ or ‘best before’ dates are legally required to be displayed on most food and beverage product labels and are a crucial aspect of food labelling compliance. As a food business, it’s important that you are aware of the rules and how to apply these on your products in…
Read MoreBeyond the Label: Understanding Pet Food Jargon
Our pets are valued members of the family, with research suggesting that over two-thirds of us are willing to spend more on our pets than we do on ourselves, whether that’s on luxury beds, toys, treats or food. But while consumers are eager to spend more on their pets, millions of pet owners have no…
Read More‘Not for EU’ Labelling Explained
The recent ‘Not for EU’ labelling seen on products sold in the UK is causing quite a stir for both industry and consumers. While there is currently no enforced law regulating ‘Not for EU’ labelling in the UK, the UK government has asked the industry to begin transitioning in preparation for the expected legislation in…
Read MoreHow to Comply with New EU Labelling Regulation for Wine Products
From the 8th December 2023, Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 dictates that wine and wine products sold in the EU must now provide detail about the ingredients used and nutritional information. Our regulatory experts help us to read between the wines to understand exactly what this new legislation means, and how you can ensure you remain compliant.…
Read MoreA Guide to the FSAs New Guidance for CBD Products Sold in the UK
Rebecca Kaya, Regulatory Specialist at Ashbury shares her insights on the latest changes to CBD regulatory guidance in the UK.
Read MoreWhat Does the Windsor Framework Mean for Food and Drink Business in the UK?
Scenes of empty supermarket shelves in Northern Ireland were a visible reminder of the challenges associated with the Irish border after Brexit. With the UK now outside of the EU, businesses would have had to comply with the strict rules and border checks for goods being imported into the bloc. Yet political leaders recognised that…
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