All Legislation articles – Page 23
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Product NewsEuropean stance on trans fats welcomed
Campaigners against trans fats (TFAs) in food have welcomed a report from the European Commission stating legal limits on their presence in food would be the most effective response to improve public health.
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Bakery involved in alleged ‘slave labour’
West Midlands Police has rescued three men who were allegedly being used for slave labour at a Black Country bakery.
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Product NewsEat Natural in peanut allergy withdrawal
Eat Natural, the fruit and nut bars and cereal company, has withdrawn one of its lines from Waitrose after a manufacturing error meant it contained undeclared peanuts.
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Product NewsUB slashes CO2 emissions
United Biscuits (UB), the biscuit and snack manufacturer, has extended its fleet of trucks fuelled by waste cooking oil to 16.
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Product NewsM&S recalls crispbakes
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued a recall for its Vegetable Crispbakes with a use-by date of 7 November 2015 because it may contain egg, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to egg.
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Product NewsEuropeans are decreasing their sugar intake, says study
The majority of consumers in key European markets are cutting back on their consumption of sugar, new research from Mintel has revealed.
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Product NewsAntique mill withdraws flour
Worsbrough Mill, a 17th century working mill, has withdrawn packs of flour, bran, semolina and bread mix due to incorrect allergen information.
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Product NewsMPs back sugar tax, but industry fights back
A group of MPs has thrown its weight behind a proposed tax on sugary drinks to battle child obesity – along with other measures.
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Product NewsBakers Basco fights thieves with glitter
Bakers Basco has begun impregnating its bread baskets and dollies with a traceable ‘glitter’ additive to deter thieves.
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Product NewsFDF boss adds voice to argument against sugar tax
A tax on sugar is not the answer to tackling the obesity crisis, the director general of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has reiterated.
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Product NewsBritish Lion Egg Processors relaunches Code
British Lion Egg Processors has relaunched its Lion Egg Products Code of Practice to provide what it claims is the world’s most comprehensive egg quality scheme.
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Product NewsDepartment of Health to reassess potassium salt stance
Department of Health (DH) advice on using potassium salt is being revised as part of an effort to reduce public consumption of table salt.
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Product NewsCookie dough withdrawn over allergen
Mo’s Cookie Dough, the chilled cookie dough producer, has temporarily withdrawn its products due to a labelling issue.
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Product NewsFirst free-from food manufacturing advice published
The first publicly available guidance for food manufacturers aiming to produce free-from products has been published.
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NewsFSA warns levels of cancer-chemical underestimated
The level of public exposure to the cancer-inducing chemical acrylamide could be higher than previously thought, due to people ignoring manufacturer cooking instructions.
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NewsMouse infestation closes Birmingham Muffin Break
A recently opened branch of Muffin Break in Birmingham’s flagship Grand Central shopping mall was shut down due to mouse infestation yesterday (9 November).
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NewsGreencore fined £40,000+ after worker severs fingers
Greencore Food To Go has said it “deeply regrets” an incident last April where a worker had two fingers severed by a mixing machine at its Spalding site.
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NewsSugar tax not the answer says think tank
A tax on sugar will not solve the obesity crisis, the chief executive of the independent social enterprise think tank 2020health has warned.
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Product NewsLiberalised sugar market could lead to a flood of cheap imports
Europe could be flooded by cheap sugar because of plans to liberalise the sugar market, according to a new study.
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Product NewsGlanbia gluten-free oats gain official recognition
Oats from Glanbia Nutritionals have been recognised for their gluten-free purity by three leading European coeliac organisations.