Using ‘only’ in a claim can lead to trouble
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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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‘Scores on the doors’ coming to Ireland? Have your say!
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
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World Food Safety Day – 7 June 2025 – a timely reminder
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
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European Food and Feed Law Review – Increased risks for Irish consumers?
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
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Food Law Group – Ian Thomas Committee Member
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
Food Law in the United Kingdom – new book by Ian Thomas
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
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UK consultation on nutrition and health claims legislation
Continuing with its theme of ‘smarter regulation’ as a means of realising ‘the benefits’ of having left the EU, the UK Government is consulting on
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Combatting fraudulent practices in the agri-food chain
Food fraud not only leads to economic loss, which could affect the financial viability of a food business, but can cause significant public health risks.
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Food safety culture – new BSI guidance
A recent welcome addition to the food safety culture ‘library’ is PAS 320:2023, ‘Developing and sustaining a mature food safety culture – Guide’ published in