All Legislation articles – Page 6
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NewsBakery trade bodies react to second lockdown
The Craft Bakers Association says the new restrictions will present challenges while the Federation of Bakers has urged the public not to panic buy as it is confident products will be supplied as usual
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NewsReal Bread Campaign renews government lobby efforts
The Real Bread Campaign has written to George Eustice asking Defra to provide a timescale and plan for a review of loaf labelling and marketing laws, which it has dubbed the Honest Crust Act
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NewsBakers join Marcus Rashford in fight to end child food poverty
Hovis and General Mills are among the latest businesses to join the task force, while some bakers have taken matters into their own hands to feed children in their local communities
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NewsDefra outlines post-Brexit PGI rules for food and drink
Cornish pasties and Melton Mowbray pork pies will be among the products to carry new logos to ‘help shoppers buy with confidence’, according to Defra
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NewsGovernment ban on unhealthy food adverts is ‘punishing blow’
Food & Drink Federation says restrictions will increase the price of food and reduce consumer choice, while threatening jobs and innovation.
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NewsTrade fear as policy closes door on low-skilled labour
A new system to “end the reliance on cheap, low-skilled labour coming into the country” has come under fire from trade groups.
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NewsHow can the food industry benefit most from Brexit?
Food and drink groups have put forward recommendations for trade negotiations after the UK leaves the European Union.
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NewsFSA consults on guidance for allergen labelling
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a six-week consultation on the implementation of upcoming allergen labelling legislation.
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Product NewsDetails of sourdough code of practice plan revealed
Proposals designed to define labelling and marketing terms for sourdough have been presented for discussion with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).
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OpinionIs your workforce ready for a no-deal Brexit?
Kate Palmer, associate director of advisory at law firm Peninsula Group, gives advice on preparations employers can make ahead of Brexit
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NewsBan eating on buses and trains, urges obesity report
Calorie caps on all out-of-home food and a ban on eating on public transport are among a series of suggestions by the former Chief Medical Officer to reduce childhood obesity.
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NewsPret full ingredient labelling in place from this week
Pret A Manger is to have full ingredient labels on all freshly made products by the end of the week.
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News‘Gay cake’ legal row going to Court of Human Rights
A customer whose request for a cake supporting gay marriage was refused is taking his case to the European Court of Human Rights.
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NewsMinimum salary thresholds for migrants to be reviewed
Post-Brexit immigration plans that sparked fears of a further shortage of low-skilled staff are to be reviewed following intervention by home secretary Sajid Javid.
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NewsFull ingredients labelling to be required under new law
Hospitality trade groups have hit out at a new law that will make full ingredients labelling on all pre-packaged foods mandatory.
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Product NewsNatasha’s Law: reactions to new labelling legislation
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced the introduction of a new law that makes full ingredient labelling mandatory on all pre-packed food.
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NewsMademoiselle Desserts is fined £36k for mixer injury
Mademoiselle Desserts Corby Limited has been fined £36,000 after a worker’s foot was broken by a mixer.
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NewsBakeries targeted in new HSE dust inspection drive
Bakeries are among businesses to be targeted in a new crackdown on dust control by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Product NewsGovernment seeks views on mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid
The UK government has launched a consultation on its proposal to make the fortification of flour with folic acid mandatory.
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Product NewsFDF publishes updated gluten labelling guidance
The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has published updated guidance for food business operators on how to label foods that contain gluten.