UK government food strategy for England
On 15 July 2025, the UK government published a policy paper, ‘food strategy for England, considering the wider UK food system’. The DEFRA paper, which
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July 2025
Using ‘only’ in a claim can lead to trouble
Nutrition and health claims may be made on or about foods in commercial communications if they are authorised in the appropriate jurisdiction and any conditions
Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 – Royal Assent
Today, 21 July 2025, this Act received Royal Assent. This signifies that the legislation has been through all the applicable UK Parliamentary stages since its
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Food Standards Agency – ‘Our Food 2024’ – Food Labelling Remains Problematic
On 19 June 2025, the report ‘Our Food 2024’ was published by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland. The Report looks at the
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Nutrition and health claims – botanical substances
The Court of Justice in Novel Nutriology has recently considered the legality of making health claims in respect of botanical substances. Botanical substances are made
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Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme – extended requirements
Products moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland are generally subject to one of two procedures. If they are at risk of entering the EU
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Food Safety Authority of Ireland – inspections and enforcements in numbers
On 30 June 2025, the FSAI published its 2024 Annual Report. The FSAI was established by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998 as
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Declaring allergens for non-prepacked food – an Irish update
Providing the correct allergen information is an important aspect of food safety and consumer protection. Getting it wrong can have serious consequences for consumers and
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