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Redefining Healthy: What the FDA’s New Rules Mean for Food Labels and Nutrition Claims

On 19th December 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the final rule for the new definition of “healthy” when used in voluntary claims in food labelling. This is an update to a 30-year-old definition and aligns it to current scientific agreement around nutrition standards. It also aligns the concept of ‘healthy’ with the…

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Unpacking the Chaos: How EU and UK Food Labelling Complexity Impacts Consumers and Businesses

Food labelling is meant to guide us – helping consumers make informed ethical, dietary and environmental choices while enabling food businesses to comply with regulations. But in the EU and UK, the sheer complexity of labelling requirements, driven by overlapping rules and added information, has made labels confusing for all. In this blog, Rebecca Kaya…

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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…

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International Women's Day

Leadership Spotlight – Jade Collins, Technical Controller...

With a background in trading standards, complemented with a degree in Forensic Investigation and Consumer Law, Jade is passionate about...
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International Women's Day

Leadership Spotlight – Nicola Chambers, Technical Controller

Having joined Ashbury in 2016, Nicola leads a team of 60 professionals to support a major client to achieve compliance...
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Pet Food Labelling

Beyond the Label: Understanding Pet Food Jargon

Our pets are valued members of the family, with research suggesting that over two-thirds of us are willing to spend...
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Vegan Labelling Requirements: How to Label Vegan Food

Whether it’s just a preference for what milk people like in their coffee or a conscious lifestyle choice, veganism is...
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What industry dynamics are influencing consumer choices when it comes to sugar and sugar alternative products?

Sugar and Sugar Alternatives: What industry dynamics are influencing...

Sugar: it's been a topic of conversation within our industry for many years - and it doesn't appear that this...
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Not for EU Labelling

‘Not for EU’ Labelling Explained

The recent 'Not for EU' labelling seen on products sold in the UK is causing quite a stir for both...
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traffic light label

Traffic Light Labelling: A Guide For Food Businesses

Many food business operators choose to include colour-coded nutritional information on the front of their product packaging, to support consumers...
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PEAL, Plain English Allergen Labelling

Precautionary 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...
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changes to Belgium language requirements for labelling

Changes to Belgium Language Requirements for Labelling – Everything...

For businesses selling their products in Belgium, there amendments to national regulations clarifying what languages should be used on food...
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eggs, milk, salmon, prawns and nuts all displayed on a table

PEAL Food Allergen Labelling Australia: A Complete Guide to the New Legal...

What is PEAL Labelling? If you export foods to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, you need to comply...
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EU Labelling Regulation for Wine Products

How 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...
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Free-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...
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