Nothing to Declare? Considerations before importing food products into the UK
On returning from a holiday abroad, how many of us wish we could enjoy some of those local delicacies back at home? The following steps will get you started. Read more
Food Standards - Enforcement
The Food Standards Agency has a new Food Crime Unit, as recommended by Professor Elliott in his report on the horse meat scandal. The Unit's purpose is to "exchange intelligence and priorities at local, regional and national levels with a range of enforcement authorities". Read more
Difficulties with labelling, nutrition and health claims
Nutrition and health claims, governed by the EU Regulation 1924/2006, are subject to investigation by the European Food Safety Authority. Delays in the approval process has made life very difficult for manufacturers and their advertisers. Read more
Consumer sales
UK consumer law has been subject to considerable reform of late. Quite apart from the new laws on nutritional information and labelling, this has had a particular impact on the marketing and selling of food. Read more
Cartel fines for food packagers
The European Commission has this year fined eight manufacturers and two distributors of retail food packaging trays a total of €115,865,000 for having participated in cartels. They included Linpac and Propack in the UK. Read more
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The information contained in this newsletter is for general information purposes only and should not be relied on in isolation without seeking further legal advice that is specifically applicable to your circumstances. For such advice please contact Sebastian Calnan.
