In June 2026, the Food Safety of Ireland (FSAI) reported that fourteen enforcement orders had been issued in response to findings of non-compliance with food
The FSAI continues to clamp down on non-compliance Read More »
I have recently presented at three different events. On 25 June 2026, I was honoured to deliver the guest lecture at the Society of Food
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 »
On 16 March 2026, Ian Thomas presented a lecture on the introduction to food law at Ulster University. The lecture is part of his role
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
The Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 is a significant piece of Irish legislation. Although it entered into law eight years’ ago, it has been implemented
Alcohol health warnings in Ireland – necessary information or scare-mongering? Read More »
In addition to practising as a barrister in England and Wales and as a solicitor in Ireland, Ian regularly speaks at conferences and lectures on
January and February 2026 – Ian Thomas – Academic activities Read More »
I am pleased and proud to announce that I have been awarded a Master of Laws in Food Law from Liverpool John Moores University. This
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
