Alcohol - minimum price per unit in Scotland may be contrary to EU law
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the minimum price per unit of alcohol in Scotland is contrary to EU law if less restrictive tax measures can be introduced to achieve the Parliament's intention. Read more
New health claims guidance
The process for obtaining clearance for health claims through the European Food Safety Authority has proved to be a severe test for manufacturers. Read more
The National Living Wage – A Game Changer?
The July 2015 budget heralded the arrival of the National Living Wage. Although the National Living Wage came into effect from 1 April 2016, much has already been written about it and the impact it will have on businesses and the economy. Read more
Sugar - Baby food, teaspoons and tax
In January 2016 the European Commission was forced to rethink its position on sugar content in baby foods. MEPs backdated the resolution from the UK's Keith Taylor to block a draft law which would have allowed baby foods to provide up to 30% of their energy from sugar, compared to the 5% level which is considered by the World Health Organisation to be a healthy level. Read more
New regime for fining food law breaches
Tougher fines for food safety and health and safety offences came into effect on 1 February 2016. The Sentencing Council published guidelines for these cases, which sets out a matrix of culpability and harm or risk of harm. Read more
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