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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,…

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FDA 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,…

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Saving 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.

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Switched 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...

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Does 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...

COVD-19 Contingency Planning with Ashbury

In light of COVD-19, and with mass home-working looking very likely, businesses are poised to action their crisis management contingency...

Ashbury takes part in Food Manufacturer’s webinar on product recalls

Ashbury Regulatory Manager Steve Spice will be one of the presenters in a special free Food Manufacture editorial webinar taking...

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Ashbury rebrand:
The changing face of product labeling

James Post, Managing Director at Ashbury, looks at how the changing way in which consumers now view on-pack labeling was...

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4 key steps to overcoming labeling challenges when exporting

Claudine Lefebvre, our Regulatory Manager and Head of International, looks at simple ways first time exporters like start-ups can approach...

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Exporting to China: specific rules for labeling

Su Zhang, one of our expert Regulatory Advisors, looks at some specific requirements for labeling food products going into the...

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The Challenges of Labeling Vegan Chocolate

Marjolein Regelink, our International Regulatory Advisor, looks at the challenges of labeling vegan chocolate. Product innovation keeps pushing the boundaries...

Less common labeling errors prompting product recalls

Steve Spice, Regulatory Manager from Ashbury, looks at some of the less common labeling errors prompting product recalls. Looking back...

Some of the most common foods people are allergic to

Food allergen labeling changes become law

A Statutory Instrument (SI) has been laid in Parliament extending food labeling requirements for people with food allergies and intolerances....

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Nutrition Labeling on Alcoholic Drinks: A Closer Look

Ashbury Regulatory Experts look at the current positioning regarding nutrition information on alcohol labels. While almost every packaged food is...

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