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Changes to Belgium Language Requirements for Labelling – Everything you need to know
For businesses selling their products in Belgium, there amendments to national regulations clarifying what languages should be used on food and beverage labelling. We talk to our local food regulatory experts who explain everything you need to know about the amendments and how to comply. Contents What is the law and why has it been…
Read MorePEAL Food Allergen Labelling Australia: A Complete Guide to the New Legal Requirements
What is PEAL Labelling? If you export foods to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, you need to comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (ANZFSC), which includes all requirements for allergen declarations. On 25th February 2021, changes were introduced into law via the ‘Plain English Allergen Labelling’ – ‘PEAL’ – amends…
Read MoreHow to Comply with New EU Labelling Regulation for Wine Products
From the 8th December 2023, Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 dictates that wine and wine products sold in the EU must now provide detail about the ingredients used and nutritional information. Our regulatory experts help us to read between the wines to understand exactly what this new legislation means, and how you can ensure you remain compliant.…
Read MoreFree-From Festive Feasts: How Much Will They Set You Back?
Most of us think of Christmas as a time filled with family, festivities and a full belly. But people with food allergies may struggle to please their appetite this Christmas, with allergen-free alternatives to festive favourites less available and costing more at the till. Roughly 2% of adults in the UK live with a food…
Read MoreInclusive Labels for the Visually Impaired: Challenges & Solutions for the Food Industry
Inclusivity is an increasing consideration for brands, but also from a business perspective – enabling more consumers to utilise their products conveniently. It’s estimated 1.1 billion people across the globe live with vision loss, limiting how easy it is for them to select and use products in the same way as those with full sight.…
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 MoreSaving Space on US-Bound Labels
How can you include all the information that you need, and want, on labels with limited room? Our expert US team shares their top tips for saving label space.
Read MoreLabelling Free-From Foods for the US
With no regulation in place for the health claim ‘free-from’ in the US, and no industry consensus to differentiate the term from ‘allergy-free’, brand manufacturers need to take extra care to protect the health and safety of consumers. In this edition, our US experts share their thoughts on making ‘free-from’ claims.
Read MoreFOP Labelling
How do rules in the US vary from other countries when it comes to front of pack (FOP) labelling requirements? Our US-based food regulatory consultant, Kayleigh Lieberman, breaks down what the existing rules mean, and shares details of possible changes in the near future.
Read MoreConfectionery Brands
Whether you’re a US brand looking to diversify or expand your existing confectionery range, or a non-US brand entering the market, there are a few things to know which will help ensure you can compete compliantly, and with confidence. Our US food regulatory consultants explain…
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