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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…
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 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 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…
Read MoreHow do you substantiate a pet food claim and how does this differ from human food claim substantiation?
Ashbury Product Information Experts Demelza Sully and Steve Spice, discuss the requirements to substantiate a functional claim on pet food and how the process differs from that of human food. Legal requirements for packaging go beyond human food. There are strict pet food regulations that differ from human food in many ways – one of…
Read MoreEcommerce is changing the game for the way product information is presented to consumers
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…
Read More4 key steps to overcoming labelling challenges when exporting
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…
Read MoreExporting to China: specific rules for labelling
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…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Labelling Vegan Chocolate
Marjolein Regelink, our International Regulatory Advisor, looks at the challenges of labelling vegan chocolate. Product innovation keeps pushing the boundaries of the law and it is becoming increasingly difficult for food businesses to determine the best description for their products, to ensure that the product is both attractive to consumers and legally compliant. So what…
Read MoreLess common labelling errors prompting product recalls
Steve Spice, Regulatory Manager from Ashbury, looks at some of the less common labelling errors prompting product recalls. Looking back over rapid alerts in the EU’s RASFF system over the past few years, labelling issues relating to allergens declarations certainly stand out. But a food label contains many other pieces of information and recalls regarding…
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