“Retail competition issues have not been driving inflation”, says CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority’s latest report has found that competition issues have not been driving high inflation.
FSS launches consultation on new food compliance notices
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced an eight-week consultation on the introduction of new food ‘compliance notices’ (CNs), to help enforcement officers deal more fairly and quickly with suspected food standards contraventions.
FSA backs mandatory full ingredient labelling for pre-packed direct sale food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to give consumers greater confidence in the food they eat. The Board also set out key priorities identified as part of an ambition to make...
No deal Brexit guidance issued on food labelling
The Government has issued guidance on food and drink labelling in the event of a no deal Brexit, giving businesses a 21-month transition period for significant changes. While food businesses will have the 21-month transition period available there are some technical...
