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Brits back tough new tax on plastic packaging, survey reveals
The survey shows considerable support for a tax on plastic packaging, though there has been criticism of the proposed bill’s lack of consideration for compostable alternatives.
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Is the UK reaching copycat product fever pitch?
A ruling by a judge in Scotland has seen Lidl pull every bottle of its ‘Hampstead’ gin from Scottish stores after a trademark battle with rival distiller, Hendrick’s. Following soon after the Colin v Cuthbert the Caterpillar case, could the UK see a crackdown on copycat products in the near…
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‘We don’t need civil servants, we need commercial deal makers’ says UK farming group
The UK farming sector is calling for urgent support from the UK Government to bolster its capacity for sustainable business operation in the absence of standards equivalence in trade deals.
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Understanding Natasha’s Law
FSA offers to help food businesses prepare for upcoming changes to allergen labelling laws - known as Natasha's Law.
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Everything you needed to know about CBD
Following an engaging discussion between three CBD experts brought to you by New Food , we revisit the trio as they answer some of the unanswered questions posed during the session.
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Palm oil – an edible oil case study in quality, safety and process monitoring
Experts from Analytik Jena recently discussed techniques for edible oil analysis by means of elemental analysis, atomic spectrometry and UV/Vis spectroscopy. Here are the webinar highlights…
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Are the new HFSS bans unfair?
New Food's Editor questions whether the new bans on HFSS products are unfair following the publication of the restrictions.
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Large spate of cat deaths gives cause for food recall
An alarming number of felines have fallen ill with a rare disease thought to be linked to a brand of cat food recalled by the FSA.
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Webinar: How to select the correct metal detector
Mettler-Toledo hosts an educational webinar (13th July, 8am and 4pm, BST) providing expert tips on how to invest in the right metal detection solution
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Lessons must be learned from FSA’s failed Russell Hume investigation
Professor Chris Elliott urges government to give the NFCU more authority when it comes to investigating cases of food crime and argues that the unit could have prevented the Russell Hume case from collapsing.
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ACI to open new EU office in Brussels
The association hopes the expansion into Brussels will enable it to provide regulatory advice in both the UK and the EU for a newly regulated industry.
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Competency shouldn’t be taken for granted
Marko Dragan from PharmaHemp emphasises the importance of precise quantification of cannabinoids in hemp-derived products, and why you need a high-spec laboratory to achieve valid and trustworthy results.
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Australian trade deal spells good news for whisky with UK farmers worried
The trade deal has been welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, but the NFU has its doubts over whether the pact can uphold UK animal welfare standards sufficiently.
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Professor Susan Jebb appointed Chair of FSA
Professor Susan Jebb was a major contributor to the landmark report on obesity in 2007 and is currently an advisor to the National Food Strategy.
