UK food regulations: ten technical updates
Nearly two years on from Brexit, the divergence between EU and UK regulations is increasingly apparent. This brings...
Avoiding greenwash: three steps to ensure environmental claims are truthful and not misleading
There is no dedicated legislation for claims of this nature; instead, companies must adhere to consumer protection laws...
Anti-obesity strategies impacting the global food and beverage industry
From nutritional labelling to advertising restrictions and sugar taxes, the regulatory landscape is complex and...
Policies for water re-use in food and agriculture
However, while agriculture and food production are heavy users of water, there are challenges surrounding its re-use in...
New EU contaminant regulation
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are toxins that various plants produce to protect themselves against external stress...
Food packaging recycling logos in Europe
The recycling of food packaging waste is a priority for sustainability strategies in Europe. However, for recycling to...
The Single-Use Plastics Directive and the Food Industry
With the EU taking an increasingly hard line on single-use plastics, the food industry needs to stay abreast of varied...
Food Law in Africa and the Middle East
Africa’s emerging economies present exciting opportunities for the food and beverage industry. Demographic factors...
COVID-19’s influence on European obesity strategies
According to World Health Organization (WHO) figures, worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 19751. The effects of...
What’s on the horizon for meat alternatives?
As world population growth continues, the availability and provision of foods containing protein is under the...
