FDA is tough on CBD food

UK suppliers of products containing cannabis-derived compound cannabidiol (CBD) are still reviewing the tough stance the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took to the ingredient last month. Read more

Label compliance issues extend beyond allergens

Steve Spice, regulatory manager at Ashbury Labelling, discusses labelling compliance in the face of recalls and allergen alerts. Read more

Egg supplier fined £60k after fork lift crushed worker

Chorley egg supplier Staveley’s Eggs Ltd has been fined £60,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,259.42 after a fork lift truck overturned on a slope trapping the driver. Read more

Unite urges Government clarity on food M&As

Unite the Union has called for greater public awareness around food business M&A activity after the release of its new report urging the Government to support the UK manufacturing sector. Read more

Call for food minister as general election approaches

The appointment of a food minister is one of the proposals to political parties outlined by industry stakeholder groups ahead of the 12 December general election. Read more