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From 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 MoreNatasha Allergy Research Foundation: Clinical Trial Update, May 2024
Ashbury is a proud partner of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity, and supports the Foundation in its mission to Make Allergy History. With our backing, The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation is funding a pioneering clinical trial that may allow children and young people with food allergies to live without the fear…
Read MorePrecautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL): How & When to Use it
Precautionary allergen labelling offers a protective measure in food labelling, used voluntarily by companies to inform consumers of potential allergen cross-contamination risks. While most food businesses understand the importance of declaring allergens present in the food itself, many remain uncertain about how to appropriately use precautionary allergen labelling. In this article, we aim to demystify…
Read MoreNatasha’s Law: What is it & What Does it Cover?
Navigating the world of food labelling compliance is essential for businesses hoping to launch successful products that are safe for consumers to eat. One of the most significant changes to food law in recent years was the introduction of the UK’s Food Information (Amendment) Regulations 2019, commonly known as ‘Natasha’s Law’. The amendment to regulations…
Read MoreHFSS 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 More‘The Jungle’ – A Work Of Fiction That Accidentally Changed US Food Safety Law Forever
Where did Food Regulations come from? In this blog, we share the story of a work of fiction and how this came to influence the world of regulatory compliance in the US. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a harrowing story of an immigrant and the USA meat industry. Globally, it is largely unknown and…
Read MoreFraudulent hand sanitiser during COVID-19 and tips to help spot these counterfeits
Regulatory Team Lead and Non-food Expert Bharti Gorania-Wood, looks at some of the recent incidences of fraudulent hand sanitisers during COVID-19 and provides tips to help spot these counterfeits. Hand sanitising products, as was the case with toilet rolls, started disappearing off the shelves when the global pandemic hit. The demand outstripped availability and there…
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 MoreSwitched to takeaway? Rules on allergen information
Pete Martin, Ashbury’s Regulatory Director looks at the allergen information rules for takeaway food as hospitality businesses make the switch to delivery and takeout service during the Coronavirus pandemic. Introducing a takeaway component to their business probably wasn’t ever in the plan for many restaurants, cafes and pubs and even high street bakeries. But the…
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