The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published its 2025/2026 Delivery Report. The Report notes that the OPSS had engagements with 387
The OPSS Delivery Report and developments in UK product safety law Read More »
Major changes lie ahead for the food sector, and food businesses must start to plan now so they are not left behind. Strategic proactive change
As the Food Standards Agency observes ‘everyone in this country should be able to trust that their food is safe’. The question that arises is
Food Standards Agency – The Future of Food Regulation Read More »
Ian Thomas is delighted to be one of the presenters in this new and exciting programme being run by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)
CTSI – Business Certificate of Competence in Food Regulation Read More »
The proposed agreement will require some businesses to change the way they currently operate, and the longer-term benefits may justify any short-term upheaval. The extent
The UK/EU SPS Agreement is on its way. What will it mean for you? Read More »
On 5 March 2026, Ian Thomas was privileged to attend the Food Advertisement Law Workshop in Amsterdam at which he presented country reports for the
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
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
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
Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 – Royal Assent 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 »
