All Regulation articles – Page 7
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News
Red Tractor bows to farmer pressure by halting rollout of new environmental framework
The move followed the announcement last week of a review by the NFU into the governance of Red Tractor
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News
HFSS promotion ban faces first rigorous test as IGD commissions landmark report
The moves comes a year on from the introduction of the government’s ban on promotions in prominent store locations, such as aisle ends
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Noa Cohen, public affairs manager, General Mills
‘I really love in-person meetings in parliament or with our trade associations. I get to advocate for what I think is a fantastic company and industry’
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Comment and Opinion
The three challenges facing consistent UK recycling
The nirvana of UK-wide common recycling messages on packaging is closer in sight than it has ever been, says Paul Vanston, CEO, Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment
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News
‘Wholemeal’ 50/50 loaves may be instructed to relabel
Use of the word ’wholemeal in the naming or advertising’ of products that contain a blend of wheat flours is prohibited, according to Defra
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News
NFU kicks off review of Red Tractor following accreditation row
The farming union, a part owner of the scheme, was incensed at Red Tractor’s announcement of a retailer-backed environmental scheme
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News
Recycling blueprint for councils welcomed as ‘first step’ to remedying chaos
Defra figures show that in 2021, 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste was generated, with just 44.4% recycled
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Comment and Opinion
Big Vape: the Rise and Fall of Juul is a cautionary tale for UK
None of the lessons from the US appear to have been learned either by the government or the industry
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Analysis and Features
Why is Asda leading calls for mandatory health targets?
Asda is working with a charity that wants tough targets and fines
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News
Carbon reporting targets face delay as talks raise fears over data quality
Defra had been planning to announce plans for companies to report on supply chain emissions, ahead of COP28 in Dubai next month
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Comment and Opinion
Climate labelling on food should be a no-brainer
Behaviour change won’t happen unless consumers are given the information they need to make informed choices, says Bryan Carroll, UK general manager at Oatly
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Comment and Opinion
Better-for-you brands are being unfairly hit by HFSS regulations
Brands with naturally high-fat ingredients have found themselves penalised, says Annie Morris, co-founder and head of brand at Spoon Cereals
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News
Tesco worker’s petition on retail violence hits 12,000 signatures
UK CEO Jason Tarry is among those backing the petition launched last week by Jenny Whyte, who works in Tesco convenience stores in the north of England
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News
Holland & Barrett removes CBD products over 10mg from sale after FSA guidance change
Products including CBD gummies from CBDfx and drinks from Trip have been removed from sale
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Comment and Opinion
FSA causes confusion with its new CBD guidance… again
The maximum daily dosage has suddenly and unexpectedly been reduced from 70mg to just 10mg
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News
Planning delays slowing growth of free-range egg production
Producers have warned the egg sector is being held back over often unfounded sustainability concerns
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News
CBD brands hit by new lower daily dosage guidance
The new advice means products including drinks from Trip and Goodrays exceed the recommended maximum daily dosage
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Comment and Opinion
A smoke-free UK requires smarter vaping regulation
Now is the time to establish a level playing field of smarter regulation, with better enforcement, rooted in consistent and compelling science, says Kingsley Wheaton, chief growth & strategy officer at BAT
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News
Red Tractor under fire over ‘fait accompli’ environmental framework
The farm assurance scheme has secured the support of supermarkets and the BRC for the new module, but failed to consult farmers
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Comment and Opinion
Government must support fmcg net zero commitments
The government needs to step up and support businesses, says Jamie Keeble, co-founder and head of sales at Heck