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Product recalls: Undeclared allergens

UKAS accredited testing: Get effective support to manage and mitigate product recalls

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Practical scientific, technical, regulatory and information support - helping businesses succeed.

The food and drink industry is facing significant challenges. Finding the right partner to deliver understanding and the optimal response is critical. Campden BRI is a leader in global food and drink science and research, possessing both the knowledge and practical expertise to deliver results that safeguard businesses and unlock opportunities.

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Save time, money and transform your thermal processing with ThermaGen

Campden BRI are excited to announce the launch of ThermaGen, an online application offering predictive calculation capability for those working in thermal processing.

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Why carry out microbiological testing on food and drink products?

Microbiological testing serves various purposes, including meeting customer requirements, ensuring compliance, performing due diligence, release testing, and troubleshooting.

Selecting the right method or test kit for your food allergen testing

With so many different food allergen tests available, it can be daunting to select the most appropriate option. We can help you.

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Member Interest Groups: Autumn 26' round

Campden BRI members are invited to be involved in the industry’s hot topic discussions, to hear industry information, and to pick up tips. Register your attendance today.

Promotional restrictions in the UK for products that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS)

Update: New HFSS regulations in England ban multibuy promotions on foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS). Retailers must now comply with stricter rules on product placement and promotions.

Independent allergen control review for Morning Foods Ltd

Morning Foods Ltd engaged us to provide independent, expert consultancy on food allergen management, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation, industry best practice and BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9.

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Nitrites and nitrates – reduction in the levels that can be used in various food commodities in the EU

Here we cover more on this legislation, how this relates to the function of nitrites/nitrates within products such as cured meats, and what support we can offer in relation to this change.

Bud fertility assessments – for yield forecasting and improved vineyard decision-making

Using dormant-season bud dissections as a tool for predicting vineyard yield; a look at the method and benefits of bud fertility assessments, and why we are best placed to provide this service – now available for the 2026 season.

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Bread and flour regulations amended to help protect health of babies in England

Get the latest information on new amendments to the 1998 Bread and Flour Regulations, which will help better protect the health of babies in England, Scotland and Wales.