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
Nutrition and health claims – botanical substances Read More »
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
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme – extended requirements Read More »
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
Food Safety Authority of Ireland – inspections and enforcements in numbers Read More »
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
Declaring allergens for non-prepacked food – an Irish update Read More »
If you have been to the UK lately, you have probably seen a food hygiene rating displayed at a food business. This is awarded following
‘Scores on the doors’ coming to Ireland? Have your say! Read More »
If it is not safe, it is not food. This is a well-known and often used phrase which neatly sums up the ethos of food
World Food Safety Day – 7 June 2025 – a timely reminder Read More »
EFFL 3/2025 has just been published and includes an article by Ian Thomas entitled ‘Are Irish Consumers Facing Increased Risks?’ The article refers to 2024
European Food and Feed Law Review – Increased risks for Irish consumers? Read More »
Ian Thomas is honoured to have been elected as a co-opted member of the committee of the Food Law Group (FLG). The FLG was founded
I am pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of ‘A Practical Guide to Food Law in the United Kingdom’. The book focuses
Food Law in the United Kingdom – new book by Ian Thomas Read More »
There have been several changes and delays to the requirements for the importation of products into Great Britain. The details of the current and future
Importing food and feed from the EU to Great Britain – changes in 2024 Read More »
