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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 the use of the term ‘healthy’ on food labels. The move is in response to a report that found that the majority of people in the US don’t consume enough fruit, vegetables and dairy. So, what’s the plan behind the new guidance,…
Read MoreFDA Regulations for Labeling ‘Gluten-Free’ and ‘Free-From’Foods in the US
With allergens on the rise worldwide, and more people opting for more control over what they consume, it has never been more important to trust our food labels and make confident decisions about what we consume. New innovations in the ‘free-from’ market are providing more safe choices to those with food allergies or intolerances. However,…
Read MoreWhat Does the Windsor Framework Mean for Food and Drink Business in the UK?
Scenes of empty supermarket shelves in Northern Ireland were a visible reminder of the challenges associated with the Irish border after Brexit. With the UK now outside of the EU, businesses would have had to comply with the strict rules and border checks for goods being imported into the bloc. Yet political leaders recognised that…
Read MoreFood Allergen Labeling: A Guide For Manufacturers
Food allergen labeling is a crucial aspect of UK food labeling regulations. Carrying significant implications for both consumer safety and business integrity, allergen labeling regulations require thorough understanding and strict compliance. This article aims to guide food manufacturers through the critical aspects of food allergen labeling by exploring legal requirements in the UK. We highlight…
Read MoreRecycling 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, hard work — to make sure each product is labelled correctly. In this blog, Ashbury’s food regulatory consultant Janet Dalzell, shares insight on some of the major recycling initiatives in place across the EU and…
Read MoreReg Update: France issues Decree regarding the labeling of products made with plant-based proteins (now suspended)
France has published a Decree formally banning meat names both legal and customary from being used on processed food made from plant proteins. This means plant-based protein alternatives produced in France cannot use a name that refers to: A legal definition for which no addition of plant protein is provided in the rules for composition …
Read MoreAshbury Industry Insights Bulletin: January – April 2021
What’s on the horizon for regulatory compliance? Subscribe to our bulletin here This volume of the ‘Ashbury Global Industry Insights Bulletin’, provides a snapshot of regulatory activity across key markets including the GCC and Russia. Our advisors collate, analyse and provide expert commentary to help you be prepared and manage risk in your markets of…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the changes to Canadian labeling regulations
Laura Fitzpatrick is one of our International Regulatory Advisors who specializes in Canadian and French food legislation. She’s put together a summary of the upcoming changes to Canadian labeling regulations so you can better understand what you need to be doing to prepare. A long-awaited announcement was recently issued in Canada! Health Canada and…
Read MoreLabeling products for export to the EU: Six common challenges to consider
Labeling compliance is often the last thing to be considered when beginning to export, but it is a vital part of the process. Ashbury’s International Product Advisor, Nadia Lama, shared six key considerations for exporting to the EU in a guest blog with DIT / Exemplas Trade Services. So, what are the six things she…
Read MoreBaby food and heavy metals: How does US federal law compare to EU and UK baby food legislation?
We spoke to our Product Information Advisors, Jenny Pfleger (UK) and Marisa Them (US) about the regulations that govern the presence of heavy metals in baby food in the USA compared to those in the UK/EU. What’s happening with baby food and heavy metals in the USA: Baby food contaminated with heavy metals is a…
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