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Plant-based labelling uncertainty in France

Plant-based products are experiencing a surge in popularity, driven by consumer trends aimed at reducing environmental...
Blog 20 October, 2023

US FDA GRAS notifications | ‘No questions’ letters for HMOs in infant formulae pave way for use in certain food applications

A ‘no questions’ letter is an acknowledgement from the United States Food & Drug Administration (US FDA)...
Blog 13 October, 2023

FSA updates best practice guidance on food allergen labelling

In September, the FSA released updated technical guidance on allergen labelling, aimed at assisting businesses in...
Blog 06 October, 2023

Leatherhead’s annual Members’ Regulatory Day – what did you miss?

On 20 September, Leatherhead Food Research held its annual Members’ Regulatory Day, providing an update on the...
Blog 25 September, 2023

More room for innovation in South Korea through regulatory updates

In the drive to support food businesses, both national and international, South Korea has recently amended two streams...
Blog 08 September, 2023

Applying food science theory to cooking instructions generation and verification

Lois Ancomah and Alicia Wong spent ten weeks on a summer placement with the cooking instructions team at Leatherhead...
Blog 24 August, 2023

Regulations and risks of bamboo in plastic food contact materials: EU and UK

Food businesses have an increased interest in using bamboo as fillers in plastic food contact materials. Such materials...
Blog Sustainability 18 August, 2023

Draft regulation on front of pack labelling published in Paraguay

Do you sell food & beverage products in Paraguay? If you do, it’s important to be aware that Paraguay recently...
Blog 11 August, 2023

The Windsor Framework ‘green lane’ for UK goods

With Brexit came many trade challenges, particularly between the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland. Extensive...
Blog 04 August, 2023

Deforestation-free commodities regulation enters into force in EU

Combating climate change is at the forefront of business and government agendas worldwide, and on 29 June 2023, the...
Blog Sustainability 28 July, 2023