Regulatory
Food regulations aim to ensure that food is safe and of adequate quality. Food and drink legislation, understanding its implications and remaining alert to changes can be challenging. Below is a collection of articles related to food regulations. To find out more about our regulatory services get in touch – support@campdenbri.co.uk.
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.
Brewers' Day - members-only event
This event will provide an opportunity for brewers to network and learn about our recent research, tour our facilities, and hear presentations from expert sp...
Insights from our Food Safety Risk Management seminar
See how we can support those with greatest responsibility for managing food safety risks, through topical updates from industry experts and networking opport...
Promotional restrictions in the UK for products that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS)
Updated. An open consultation for England was opened in December 2022 on the introduction of secondary HFSS legislation for the further advertising restricti...
What you need to know about kiwifruit and other emerging elicitors of food allergy
Like for many crops, the use of kiwifruit is growing and changing across a range of food streams. This research shines a light on what food business operator...
The allergenicity of edible algae – implications for food business operators
Food business operators need to be aware of seaweed and algal derived products as potential sources of food allergens in their food chains, and what to do to...
Evaluating the food information, labelling and unintended food allergen presence of imported prepacked foods and drinks purchased online
Frequent food and drink product recalls occur globally due to incorrect labelling of food allergens.
What are the differences between nutrient profiling models and ultra-processed food classifications?
An overview of each classification system and the differences between them. Plus, what the future may hold for classification models/systems.
Upcoming New Standard for Food Additives in China
Key amendments to be aware of in China’s new GB 2760-2024 National Food Safety Standard on Uses of Food Additives.
What are the regulatory considerations around ‘natural’ alternatives to additives in the EU and UK?
In the EU and UK, food additives need to undergo an authorisation procedure before use in food products. Here we cover how food additives are regulated, how ...
Optimising food allergen management – through risk management and risk communication
This white paper is structured into these four key sections and summarises some of the key insights and updates shared during our ‘Optimising food allergen m...
Navigating the EU Deforestation Regulation and UK Forest Risk Commodities regulations
As well as addressing consumer demand for sustainably sourced products, food and drink manufacturers also need to navigate these new due diligence and tracea...
The latest ‘greenwashing’ updates – responsible communication of environmental, sustainability and green claims
Outlining the latest regulatory developments in the EU, UK and other English-speaking markets, the challenges they present and how to approach them.
‘Hot topics’ top 5 – the key focus areas and industry challenges that our members are talking about
The hottest topics that were most discussed in our 2023 Member Interest Group (MIG) meetings, why these issues are ‘hot’, what the challenges are and how we ...
Understanding and setting food and drink shelf-life in the GCC region
Covering what the GSO is and its role within the GCC, how food and drink shelf-life is regulated in this region, and how to overcome the challenges that this...
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: most common non-conformances
Our thoughts on the most common non-conformances raised since audits against Issue 9 began in February.
Allergen labelling
In EU legislation, there are 14 groups of food raw materials that must be labelled on food and drink packages if they have been deliberately included as an i...
Frequently answered questions about EU-harmonised and UK food law
Based on common enquiries received by our Regulatory Affairs team, we have compiled some key information on the provision of information on labels of prepack...
Food allergen management and labelling – the food industry’s evolution
Helen Arrowsmith, Regulatory Affairs Manager and Allergen Specialist reflects on the industry’s evolution with respect to food allergen labelling and managem...
Food allergen labelling – the difference between ‘gluten’ and ‘cereals containing gluten’
Helen Arrowsmith (Regulatory Affairs Manager and Allergen Specialist), Christopher James (Safety and Quality Specialist, Allergens) and Lewis Wallis (Regulat...
Are you following developments in precautionary allergen labelling and information?
This blog discusses precautionary allergen labelling/information (often referred to as ‘may contain’ statements) and details recent developments in this area.
Recent developments in alcohol labelling
One of our regulatory experts clarifies and simplifies some of the recent changes and developments in how alcohol labels need to be presented.
Using our manufacturing best practice service to support your certification
Hear from Richard Leathers about two very different factories to which he has provided Manufacturing Best Practice support to help the teams gain new certifi...
Webinar: Food service MIG - Autumn 2022
Your Member Interest Groups (MIGs) meetings were online this Autumn. Tuesday 29 Nov 2022
Major milestone for human food made with cultivated animal cells in the United States
The FDA announced that it has completed its first pre-market consultation for a human food from cultivated animal cells. The product, by UPSIDE Foods, is mad...
Health and nutrition claims for foods in Australia and New Zealand – and how these differ from those in the EU/UK
In Australia and New Zealand, nutrition content claims and health claims for foods are regulated by Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 1.2....
Single-use plastic ban in the European Union
The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive is making big changes to food service packaging habits. With the EU member states taking a variety of approaches to put ...
Replacement of shellac in food
Since January 2022, the Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom (UK) no longer permits the use of their trademark logo on new products containing the food a...
Nearly 70% of respondents consider cross-contamination the biggest challenge when dealing with food allergens
When asked in our recent poll, ‘What do you consider to be the biggest challenge with allergen management?’, an overwhelming 68% of respondents chose cross-c...
Webinar: Food service MIG - Spring 2022
Your Member Interest Groups (MIGs) meetings were online this Spring. Thursday 24 March 2022
Titanium dioxide: The reformulation challenge countdown has started
Titanium dioxide (TiO2), also known as E171, is widely used for optimising whiteness to foods. Following the adoption and publication of a new EU Regulation ...
Exporting to China? Register with the GACC to comply with new food products regulation.
This year, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) released Decree No. 248 and Decree No. 249, with a view to regulate...
Recent developments in Chinese food legislation
This presentation explains the registration process that overseas food manufacturers need to go through when exporting their food products to China. ...
Webinar: Food service MIG - Autumn 2021
Your Member Interest Groups (MIGs) meetings were online this Autumn. Tuesday 14 October 2021.
Legislation on country of origin or place of provenance for primary ingredients
Legislation relating to the provision of information on the origin of primary ingredients applies from 1 April 2020
Cannabidiol in food and drink – what are the issues?
Ingredients derived from hemp (Cannabis sativa) are stimulating innovation in a wide range of food and drink products.
Allergen labelling of prepacked foods
This presentation discusses allergen labelling worldwide and how it compares to the EU.
Calculating duty correctly
Duty is paid when goods are brought into a country or trading area. Rates of duty are different for different commodities and different origin countries.
Novel Foods Regulation – what has changed?
This presentation discusses the changes to the definition of a novel food, the authorisation process and how the new Regulation makes it ea...
Five things to get right when making a sensory claim
It is becoming increasingly important for producers to differentiate their products in a way that will provide a competitive advantage and entice consumers t...
Changes in approval of novel foods
The new Novel Foods Regulation (2015/2283) applies from 1 January 2018 and revoked the previous legislation that had been in force for 20 years.
Nutritional labelling of alcoholic drinks
Labelling of ingredients and nutrition information on most alcoholic drinks has long been voluntary in the United Kingdom, European Union and most world mark...
Regulatory considerations for sports foods
The majority of 'sports' products including protein powders and drinks are now regulated as ‘normal’ foods.
Arsenic – complying with new limits in food
Arsenic is known to be harmful to health, but not all forms of arsenic are equally toxic.
Updates to Canadian food labelling requirements
Following swiftly on from similar changes in the United States, on 14th December 2016, Health Canada announced changes to certain labelling elements.
Halal compliance, the big issue?
One of the areas that our International Regulatory Affairs team frequently get asked about is compliance with Halal requirements.
Exporting food and drink to the USA
The United States is an attractive market for many UK and European food and drink manufacturers.
United States Food and Drug Administration Nutrition Facts Panel Requirements Update
In one of the largest changes to food labelling legislation in the United States of America for decades, the "iconic" Nutrition Facts Panel on food packages ...
Changes to gluten-free labelling legislation
The legislation regarding gluten-free labelling and information is changing; new rules apply from 20th July 2016.
Nutrition and health labelling
Adequate human nutrition requires the regular intake of around fifty different components of foods, split between the macronutrients, the micronutrients and ...
Japan – a gateway to Asia
Choosing the right market when exporting food is an exciting yet challenging task.
Introduction to the China National Food Safety Standard for Uses of Food Additives
In order to strictly regulate the use of food additives and food flavourings and re-build the confidence of consumers, China has now streamlined its food sup...
New EU Regulation to speed up approval of Novel Foods
A new EU Novel Foods Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2283 will come into force on 31st December 2015 and apply from 1 January 2018.
Exploiting the Asian market
Attractive incentives and extensive support are available for companies interested in reaching or supporting the food and drink market in north-east Asia.
Nutrition, health and wellbeing: the consumer perspective
Over the last 5 to 10 years there has been a growth in research and media attention in the areas of health, nutrition and well-being from the perspective of ...
Food Information to Consumers Regulation: FAQs
The Food Information to Consumers Regulation (Regulation (EU) 1169/2011) is being referred to using several different abbreviations.
Exporting to the UK
Steve Spice and Julian South discuss some of the issues that those exporting food and drink to the UK need to consider – including labelling ...
Tolerances for nutrient values declared on a food or drink label
Tolerances for nutrition labelling purposes are important as it is not possible for foods to always contain the exact levels of energy and nutrients that are...
A planning guide for implementing FIC labelling changes
Having worked on the practical implementation of getting the requirements of FIC onto a physical label, I understand how difficult and daunting this task can...
Product development and the Responsibility Deal
The Public Health Responsibility Deal is a government–led initiative to tap into the potential for businesses and other influential organisations to make a s...
The FIC is making plenty of work for us, too!
Food legislation is a complex area, with plenty of pitfalls for the unwary.
Change in food labelling legislation
Principal food law advisor Ruth Price discusses the main provisions of the Food Information Regulation, which is due to be enforced in December ...
Carbon footprinting of your operations
In June 2012 the UK Government announced its decision to introduce mandatory carbon reporting for large companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The Food Information Regulation: 10 things you need to know
The Food Information Regulation has finally been agreed. Published on 22 November 2011, it came into force on 13 December 2011.
All change on labelling requirements
The Food Information Regulation has finally been agreed. After much debate, we now know what changes to food labels are going to be required.
