All Regulation articles – Page 54
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NewsWas it the sun or Sunday's longer opening times?
Sunday trading laws were relaxed for the first time last weekend, ready for the Olympics, but long-awaited sunshine looks to have…
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Comment and Opinion
Minimum alcohol pricing is a big risk
Politicians argue that alcohol abuse and related antisocial behaviour is a big problem and that minimum pricing is the solution.
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NewsMPs call for French-style ban on alcohol advertising
MPs have called for the government to consider a French-style ban on alcohol marketing, including outlawing sports sponsorship and all advertising aimed at young people.
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NewsFSA names Catherine Brown as new boss
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Catherine Brown as its new chief executive.
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Olympic food trials
With 300,000 extra people a day expected during the Olympics, hygiene inspectors are working overtime to ensure food safety is spot on.
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NewsCompetition law 'hampers' milk summit talks
A solution to the current milk crisis is being hampered by a culture of fear surrounding competition regulations, retailers and processors have warned.
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Comment and Opinion
Lawyers will have a field day with copycat damage claims
Some big brands are apparently set to take “copycat” brand owners to court, allegedly fired up by “powerful new…
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NewsWhitehall stalls talks on alcohol minimum price
The Government has delayed its plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol, after a consultation due for the summer was put back.
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Comment and Opinion
The future of food is upon us
As the banking crisis continues, the politics remain the same, dominated by a desire to return to business-as-usual.
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Comment and Opinion
A quality move by the Birmingham Balti
ADAS is currently consulting on an application by the Birmingham Balti Association for EU protected name status…
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Comment and Opinion
A quality move by the Birmingham Balti
ADAS is currently consulting on an application by the Birmingham Balti Association for EU protected name status for the ‘Birmingham Balti’ as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed.
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NewsCarrier bag use rises for second year in a row
The number of plastic bags used by UK shoppers UK has risen for the second year in a row, according to new data released by Wrap.
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NewsBoparan to squeeze better payment terms from retail customers
Ranjit Boparan is flexing his muscles again - this time with 2 Sisters Food Group customers…
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NewsPlain packaging for alcoholic drinks ruled out by government
The Department of Health has ruled out pursuing plans for plain packaging for alcohol…
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NewsBrands set to act over 'free-riding' copycats
Some of the UK’s biggest branded suppliers plan to take legal action against “free-riding” supermarkets…
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NewsACS supports duty stamp plan for beer
The ACS has backed government proposals to combat illicit trade by introducing duty stamps for beer…
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NewsScrutiny for post-2013 seasonal worker gap when SAWS ends
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is being drafted in to advise fruit on veg growers on how to secure seasonal…
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NewsPasty champ Greggs mulls reward card
Greggs is considering introducing a loyalty card to build on its popularity following the recent pasty tax row.
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NewsFruit growers call for supermarket curbs
Tropical fruit growers have delivered a petition to the European Commission, calling on it to curb the buying power of supermarkets.
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NewsProposed government Nursery Milk Scheme changes could save £364m
Retailers and milk suppliers stand to lose an estimated £364m over the next 10 years if proposed changes…