Balancing the Risks – May Contain vs. Vegan Claims

With vegans varying in lifestyle strictness, and there being no legal definition of what constitutes “vegan” in EU or UK food labelling regulations, food businesses eager to expand into this market need to balance their vegan claims with commercial viability and consumer safety. In this blog, we take a deeper look at allergens and vegan…

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Ecommerce is changing the game for the way product information is presented to consumers

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Pete Martin, Regulatory Director at Ashbury, discusses how eCommerce will effect the way product information is presented to consumers, and the regulatory and compliance considerations online sellers should remember. Technology today sees many industries shifting to embrace digital transformation. The current Covid-19 Pandemic has only accelerated this process and will be a game changer for…

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4 key steps to overcoming labelling challenges when exporting

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Claudine Lefebvre, our Regulatory Manager and Head of International, looks at simple ways first time exporters like start-ups can approach the challenges of labelling when exporting. Regulatory compliance presents the same labelling challenges for all exporters, big and small. For start-ups it can be daunting; they are new to the food industry and so do…

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Exporting to China: specific rules for labelling

Export to China

Su Zhang, one of our expert Regulatory Advisors, looks at some specific requirements for labelling food products going into the Chinese market. China offers a monumental opportunity for companies wanting to expand their reach into new export markets. However, the regulatory environment is unique and requires careful expertise and consideration before launching your products. Labelling…

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