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HFSS Advertising and Promotion Regulations Explained
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,…
Read MoreBotanicals: Are They Easily Labelled?
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,…
Read MoreAshbury’s FDA Labelling Consultants Give Their 5 Tips For Developing Compliant Labels
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…
Read MorePromoting Sustainability – Is Your Front of Pack Doing You Justice?
The sustainability agenda is continuing to change the way consumers buy, what they buy, and who they buy from. Are you demonstrating your commitment clearly to those that matter most? The UK Government Sustainable Development Commission has defined sustainability as: “development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations…
Read MoreTriman Logo and Sorting Instructions in France
A regulation recently introduced in France means that businesses exporting to the country will now have to include sorting instructions on all packaging to accompany the Triman logo. Here we share an overview of the rules to help businesses prepare. What is the Regulation? From 1st January 2022, signage obligations (as specified in the French…
Read MoreNaming your Vegan or Plant-Based Products for the US – Ashbury
How easy is it to replicate your product’s UK success overseas? Our US team shares their guidance on naming vegan and plant-based products to meet FDA labelling requirements. With new legislation to get to grips with, our Senior Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Kayleigh Lieberman, explains the current landscape in the US regarding labelling of plant-based and…
Read More3 Compliance Tips for Launching in the Low2No Alcohol Category
Is there potential for innovators in the sector, and what are the current regulations? Ashbury regulatory experts share their three top tips for launching a successful low2no alcohol product… The low and no alcohol sector has been soaring in the last couple of years, growing by 51% in the year to February 20211. But it…
Read MoreWhat to consider when using QR codes on food labels
Quick Response codes, commonly known as QR codes, have become increasingly popular as information continues to fight for space on labels. But, how exactly are they used and are they a win:win for both brands and consumers? The use of QR codes has further been driven into wider consumer consciousness thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Read MoreHow to Label Alcohol Volume in the UK and EU
The market for alcoholic drinks has continued to see major growth, making it an exciting time to launch a new range of alcoholic beverages or expand your existing range. As with all food and beverage products, alcohol products are subject to strict food labelling regulations and have a unique set of alcohol labelling regulations that…
Read MoreWorld Water Day – Labelling Water
Water seems simple but is actually far from it. Water is a life giver, and we cannot do without clean and safe water for even a day or two without the most dreadful consequences. We take its safety, and boundless supply to us in our homes for granted a good deal of the time, in…
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