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Natasha’s Law – How new allergen regulations for food prepacked for direct sale evolved
Ashbury look at the evolution of Natasha’s Law and what challenges exist when applying the new legislation. The number of allergy sufferers is on the rise and in response to the growing demand, we have this year seen for the first time the food industry meeting to discuss allergens at the FSA Allergy Symposium; we…
Read MoreAshbury Industry Insights Bulletin: July – September 2020
What’s on the horizon for regulatory compliance? Subscribe to our quarterly bulletin here The quarter two ‘Industry Insights’ bulletin highlights some regulatory and compliance changes, big and small, that have come across our desks this July-September period. The world of regulatory compliance is complex and incredibly dynamic, with so much change it can be difficult…
Read MoreHow To Prepare Product Labels For BREXIT: 6 Changes To Consider – BREXIT Bite 1
In the first of our ‘Brexit Bites’ series, Ashbury experts provide you with insights on how to prepare your product labels for Brexit. We will release a new bite monthly- follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed. BREXIT – It’s been quite a journey, one that looks set to continue well after the end of…
Read MoreHow do you substantiate a pet food claim and how does this differ from human food claim substantiation?
Ashbury Product Information Experts Demelza Sully and Steve Spice, discuss the requirements to substantiate a functional claim on pet food and how the process differs from that of human food. Legal requirements for packaging go beyond human food. There are strict pet food regulations that differ from human food in many ways – one of…
Read More‘The Jungle’ – A Work Of Fiction That Accidentally Changed US Food Safety Law Forever
Where did Food Regulations come from? In this blog, we share the story of a work of fiction and how this came to influence the world of regulatory compliance in the US. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a harrowing story of an immigrant and the USA meat industry. Globally, it is largely unknown and…
Read MoreFraudulent hand sanitiser during COVID-19 and tips to help spot these counterfeits
Regulatory Team Lead and Non-food Expert Bharti Gorania-Wood, looks at some of the recent incidences of fraudulent hand sanitisers during COVID-19 and provides tips to help spot these counterfeits. Hand sanitising products, as was the case with toilet rolls, started disappearing off the shelves when the global pandemic hit. The demand outstripped availability and there…
Read MoreThe impact of Coronavirus on free from product categories
Zoe Jordan, Ashbury’s Business Development Director looks at the impact of Coronavirus on the free from category and how interest in meat-free products, vegan smoothies and hemp milk continues to emerge. An early focus on familiar brands and staple products. In the last few months, the free from category has been adversely affected by the…
Read MoreEcommerce is changing the game for the way product information is presented to consumers
Pete Martin, Regulatory Director at Ashbury, discusses how eCommerce will effect the way product information is presented to consumers, and the regulatory and compliance considerations online sellers should remember. Technology today sees many industries shifting to embrace digital transformation. The current Covid-19 Pandemic has only accelerated this process and will be a game changer for…
Read MoreSwitched to takeaway? Rules on allergen information
Pete Martin, Ashbury’s Regulatory Director looks at the allergen information rules for takeaway food as hospitality businesses make the switch to delivery and takeout service during the Coronavirus pandemic. Introducing a takeaway component to their business probably wasn’t ever in the plan for many restaurants, cafes and pubs and even high street bakeries. But the…
Read MoreDoes the future of CBD look sweet for the drinks sector?
Holly Finnegan, our Regulatory Affairs Advisor looks at the fast-growing CBD market, the complicated regulatory situation and lack of labeling enforcement surrounding use of the ingredient. The CBD market is now one of the fastest growing well-being product categories in the UK, worth more than the UK vitamin C and D markets combined and is…
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