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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,…

In September 2022, the Food and Drug Association (FDA) proposed new guidance regarding using the term ‘healthy’ on food labels. The move is in response to a report which found that most people in the US don’t consume enough fruit, vegetables and dairy. So, what’s the plan behind the new guidance, and how will it…

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…

The UK is renowned for having long-standing historic bread and flour regulations. Since the UK left the EU after Brexit, the key piece of legislation affecting such products, ‘The Bread and Flour Regulations (1998)’ was amended through the ‘Food Regulations 2021 – Amendments and Transitional Provision’. In this blog, we discuss the regulations, the challenges…

With many different regulations on recycling and waste reduction out there, it can be confusing – and let’s face it, hard work – to make sure each product is compliant with the rules of the country it’s to be sold and marketed. Janet Dalzell, senior regulatory advisor at Ashbury, shares insights into deposit return schemes…

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…

With the plant-based and vegan markets continuing to thrive, many more food businesses are considering new lines to expand their reach — but do you know the differences between plant-based and vegan? Here are our labelling compliance experts’ top tips for ensuring your products are compliant. What is the difference between plant-based and vegan? The…

Following news of Turkey’s vegan cheese ban and a similar ban on meat-like terms on plant-based products in South Africa, we turn to our regulatory experts to break down the myths and misconceptions of the decision, and what it means for brands and innovators in this arena. In July, the Turkish government announced a ban…

This week is international week of happiness at work. As a people-led business, it’s an important date in the Ashbury calendar and one that we try to celebrate each year. But what is happiness? How can we foster a happy workplace? We asked our HR team and our colleagues to share their thoughts… The state…

The Mutual Recognition scheme is designed to make the movement of goods easier for businesses. In our previous blog, we outlined the purpose and rules of the Mutual Recognition principle, shining the spotlight on the notion that each nation within the EU has its own national laws which must be considered to successfully enter these…