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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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Food Labelling Regulations UK: A Complete Guide

Food labelling serves a crucial role in safeguarding the health of consumers by providing important information about the products they...
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Has Vegan Chocolate Had its Day?

The vegan diet is one that many of us have adopted. From wanting to make healthier choices to contributing to...
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Compliance in the World of Probiotics

Nowadays, probiotics are no longer limited to dairy or fermented foods as they are being added to a wide range...
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Which Areas of the UK Are Leading the Way in Reducing Food Waste in 2023?

With food prices continuing to rise and pressure on wallets becoming ever tighter, food waste is now a bigger issue...
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Multi-Lingual Labels in the EU

Are you looking for growth in international markets? It might seem obvious, but food and drink labels need to be...
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Recycling Regulations in the EU and UK 2023

With many different regulations on recycling and waste reduction out there, it can be confusing — and let’s face it,...
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Compliance and New Product Development (NPD): Starting Compliance Early

New product development is an incredibly exciting experience. But can you imagine scaling up, getting your labels designed, and pitching...
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HFSS 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....
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Botanical: Are they easily labelled?

Botanicals: Are They Easily Labelled?

The use of botanicals in foods has risen in popularity over recent years, fuelled by the perceived health benefits they...
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Revised Guidance in the US Regarding ‘Healthy’ Claims

In September 2022, the Food and Drug Association (FDA) proposed new guidance regarding using the term 'healthy' on food labels....
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Ashbury’s FDA Labelling Consultants Give Their 5 Tips For Developing...

A label communicates your food products attributes to consumers to help them make safe and informed choices. While this may...
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Flour Fortification: Changes to The Bread and Flour Regulations post...

The UK is renowned for having long-standing historic bread and flour regulations. Since the UK left the EU after Brexit,...
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