All Government and Regulation articles – Page 32
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Category ReportWhy CBD regulation is in limbo
The novel foods process for CBD has ground to a halt. Why has it stalled, and how are brands coping?
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Category ReportHow ‘miracle’ pills are thriving on TikTok
Snail gel, MCT and ‘miracle’ weight loss supplement berberine are among the trending remedies on the platform. What has been the sales impact?
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Comment & OpinionGovernment may flip-flop but corporations should hold steady to ESG commitments
All organisations have a tendency to take themselves too seriously – instead they should just be serious about the commitments they have made, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsHow new alcohol duty rules will affect drinkers’ shopping habits
Majority of Brits believe alcohol should cost more the stronger it is
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Comment & OpinionWhy is the UK going into reverse on environmental standards?
The gap between government action and the real issues facing communities and businesses is staggering, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsAsda first to launch transparent fuel price checker
Asda’s move was described by the supermarket as “very much the first step” ahead of allowing “minute by minute” updates in the coming weeks
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NewsABP acquisition of Scotbeef meat plants to face CMA probe
The Irish red meat giant announced the aquisition in mid-June
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NewsLuton becomes eighth local authority to ban HFSS ads
Seven other local authorities across the UK have brought in a policy: Haringey, Southwark, Merton, Greenwich, Bristol, Barnsley and Tower Hamlets
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NewsCrown Commercial Service confirms Buying Better Food agreement
The new scheme will focus on an online portal, delivering a centralised option for purchasing food and drink to schools, hospitals and other public sector bodies
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NewsFood waste experts slam government decision to axe mandatory reporting
Wrap has said the failure to bring in mandatory reporting has led to a slow uptake of reporting
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Comment & OpinionWhy Efra is urging the government to do more on obesity
The government has many levers it can pull to tackle the growing crisis, says Robert Goodwill, MP and chair of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee
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Comment & OpinionSoft drinks levy must be a blueprint for tackling obesity
It is imperative to take proactive measures to address the issue of excessive soft drink consumption among adolescents, says Dr Kawther Hashem, campaign lead for Action on Sugar
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Comment & OpinionDefra won’t get far without mandatory food waste reporting
The last remnants of Defra’s “world-leading” environmental policies spilled out on Friday, when a whole series of documents were dumped on its website
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the CMA’s unit pricing review change anything?
The CMA’s latest review into unit pricing highlighted some long-running problems, but immediate change could be a long way off
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NewsDeposit return scheme body’s huge debts revealed
According to Companies House figures, Circularity Scotland Limited had racked up debts of £86.2m when it entered administration last month
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NewsMandatory food waste reporting regulation scrapped
Defra quietly released documents today revealing it was canning the proposals, first promised by Michael Gove in 2018
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NewsCBD brands put on hold as product approvals delayed
The FSA will be unable to recommend authorisations until next year, claimed a source
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NewsSugar tax calls revived as MPs look to tackle obesity crisis
Ministers rejected calls in Dimbleby’s 2021 report for a swathe of new taxes on junk food because of the likely impact on food prices
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Comment & OpinionBeer fear for brewers as new alcohol tax set to hinder innovation
The tax is aimed at driving moderation, but this shouldn’t come at the expense of innovation
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers should heed CMA’s hunt for cost of living villains
The supermarkets seem to have been the launchpad for further scrutiny in the sector, says Tom Smith, partner at Geradin Partners and former CMA legal director