Latest UK food law news

DEFRA announces new guidelines on egg production, marketing and packing

ASA suspends consultation on rules for media restrictions on advertising of “less healthy” food and beverage products

Parliament has now made the Communications Act 2003 (Restrictions on the Advertising of Less Healthy Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

ASA bans ad for misleading claims about ultra-processed ingredients

FSA announces additional investigatory powers to tackle food fraud

FSA announces changes to the food and feed marketing authorization process

FSA announces consultation on transposition and implementation of EU amendments to breakfast directives

FSA issues guidance on allergen labelling

FSA authorizes natural CBD isolate in food supplements under Novel Foods

FSA proposes Changes to Food Law Code of Practice and Guidance

FSA proposes the correction of references to the EU in the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Standards Act 1999

COT issues statement on potential risk of turmeric and curcumin supplements

FSA announces several consultations on marketing authorization of 10 regulated food and feed products

ASA rules on products to regulate satiety and weight management

FSA to review progress on CBD novel food applications

Authorities promote folic acid supplementation for women of childbearing age

FSA chair proposes to review how agency regulates food system

Bread and Flour Regulations update published

FDF issues guidance on food allergen incident management

House of Lords Advocates Healthier Food Industry Changes

New cell-cultured product program receives government support

FSA announces best practice guidance on allergens in unpackaged foods

New legislation enacted for the development of precision crops

ASA weighs in on health-boosting claim about superfoods

Guidance on caffeine in food supplements issued

FSA/FSS publish report on Strategic Food Crime Assessment 2024

FSA proposes to eliminate renewal requirements for smoke flavorings and food, food additives or feed containing GMOs

Authorities confirm ban on junk food advertising

FSA issued food precautionary allergen labelling and allergen threshold requirements

UK rules against treat anxiety claims

UK reviews food safety of Ashwagandha

The UK authorizes new novel foods, food additives and removes 22 flavorings

UK rules against mental performance claims

UK publishes quarterly report on updates to food and feed law

ASA rules on false arthritis treatment claim

UK rules on claims relating to menopause symptoms breaching the Code

UK attempts to tackle misleading nature imagery on meat products

New ASA Ruling on comparative nutrition claims

UK seeks advice on removing obsolete EU food laws on food and drinks

FSA publishes consumer information on ultra-processed foods

DEFRA starts third-phase consultation on wine regulations

FSA consults on the reform of authorization process for regulated products

FSA proposes reforms to the approval process for regulated food products

Draft amendment to The Bread and Flour Regulations (Northern Ireland)

Proposal to amend rules on official controls for imported food and feed

DEFRA launches consultation for fairer and clearer food labelling

FSA launches campaign on risk of food labelled as "vegan" to people with allergies

New enforcement measure for health and nutrition claims regulation

Quarterly report on UK food and feed law published

FSA proposes limit for ethylene oxide in food additives

DEFRA to amend Bread and Flour Regulations

ASA issues supplementary advice on health claims in dietary supplement ads

Environment Secretary announces new proposals for clearer labeling

New imported wine labeling rules effective from 2024

New rules for the advertising of "less healthy" food

FSA to strengthen information on food allergies

FSA new guidance on cell-cultivated food

ASA rules on unauthorized health claims

Published Quarterly Update on UK and EU Food and Feed Law

Published Stage 2 of National Diet and Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme

FSA opens Consultation on New Regulatory Framework for Precision Breeding

DEFRA to amend wine reuglations in 2024

The FSA updates recommendations on foods with CBD

Launched consultation on post-implementation review of the food contact materials regulation

Opened consultation on labelling for no and low-alcohol alternatives

Updating labelling guidance for no and low-alcohol alternatives

FSA progress towards streamlined precision-bred food approval process

New regulation on Ice Wines

New guidance on change management of allergen information

Nutrition and health claims regulation soon to be amended

ASA rules on unauthorized prebiotic health claim

FSA propose to increase official controls on imported high risk food and feed

Welsh authorities propose new legislation to restrict price promotions on products high in fat, sugar and salt

New online system for application of regulated products

Safety of plastic composites containing plant-based materials questioned by FSA

Executive summary on novel foods regulatory framework review published by FSA

ASA ruling on unauthorized health claims

Revised Food Law Code of Practice for England and Northern Ireland published by FSA

“Smart Probiotic”: ASA confirms the term is a health claim

FSA adopts novel foods application guidance based on EFSA requirements

Rules for importing organic food published

Amendment to food Regulations in Wales published

ASA confirms that “suitable for diabetics” claim is misleading

Guidance on food allergen labeling and information requirements published

FSA seeks advice on new precautionary allergen labelling

Amendment to the Regulation of food supplements and food for specific groups

Regulation on Food Supplements and Food for Specific Groups published

Amendment on Organic Production Regulation

Changes to food labelling on EU products postponed to 2024

Bread and flour regulations

Edible insect consultation

‘Do Not Eat’ pictograph on active and intelligent food contact materials

Proposed changes to national law in relation to EU Directives on animal feed, food contact materials and extraction solvents

Updated public list of CBD products

Report on UK food standards

Welsh Government: Healthy Food Environment Consultations

Precautionary allergen labelling

Guidance for the use of oils as ingredient substitutions

Law on genetically edited food

Proposed enhancement of the investigatory powers of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU)

Guidance on the use of refined oils as ingredient substitutions

Genetically modified organisms authorisation guidance

Additional CBD products added to the public list

Controls applied to imported food and feed of non-animal origin

Guidance on restricting promotions of products with high fat, sugar or salt content

FSA takes next step to regulate CBD market

New calorie labelling rules

FSA seeks views on precautionary allergen labelling

FSA Board supports action on CBD food products to protect consumers

Consultation on 6 novel foods

Consultation on applications for nine GMO for food and feed uses

Amendment to “The Products Containing Meat” regulations

Guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 - Article 28

Review of the current and post-Brexit UK legal framework on the regulation of genetic technologies

Guidance on requirements of the legislation on infant formula and follow-on formula under published

Consultation on amendment of the mutual recognition clauses in  domestic food legislation in Wales

Guidance on calorie labelling in the out of home sector published

Guidance on requirements of the legislation on infant formula and follow-on formula published

Guidance on calorie labelling in the out of home sector published

Consultation on amendment of the mutual recognition clauses in domestic food legislation in Wales

FSA publishes Food Law Code of Practice

Report into international approaches to the regulation of GM and novel foods published

Evolution not revolution what might the future hold for front-of-pack nutrition labelling in the UK?: A British Nutrition Foundation roundtable

Labeling of foods sold prepackaged for direct sale will become law

Labeling of foods sold prepackaged for direct sale will become law

Report into international approaches to the regulation of GM and novel foods published

Allergen labeling guidance posted for PPDS foods published

FSA has published its “Consumer perceptions of genome edited food”

The UK Government’s plan to introduce the new Menu Labelling Requirements law

“Skinny” brand name is a prohibited health claim, ASA rules

Science Council launch consultation on standards for third party evidence

Update to criteria of CBD products which can remain on sale from 1 April 2021

FSA publishes revised Food Law Code of Practice, practice guidance and introduces a competency framework in England and Northern Ireland

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Has Allowed Some Pet Food to be Made in the Same Plant as Food for Human Consumption

Food Standards Agency to Host First International Food Regulatory Analysis Virtual Conference

Consultation on Amending Certain Domestic Food Legislation In England

Deadline for CBD novel food applications approaching

Open consultation:Genetic technologies regulation

Guidance:Nutrition and health claims: guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006

Food Standards Agency: Placing a regulated product on the market

Policy paper: Assuring standards in UK food and farming after EU Exit

Promotions of unhealthy foods restricted from April 2022

TRANSITION PERIODS AFTER BREXIT IN FOOD AND COSMETIC SECTORS IN THE UK: FAQS

Guidance:Great Britain register on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods

Guidance notes on legislation implementing Directive 2002/46/EC on food supplements

Guidance: Nutrition and health claims: guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006

TRANSITION PERIODS AFTER BREXIT IN FOOD AND COSMETIC SECTORS IN THE UK: FAQS

Brexit deal recognizes the value of Codex standards

Review of the Food Law Code of Practice, Food Law Practice Guidance and implementation of the Competency Framework - Wales

Revised approach to shelf-life safety guidance for chilled fresh beef, lamb and pork following UK-wide consultation

Department of Health & Social Care: Guidance  Nutrition-related labelling, composition and standards from 1 January 2021

FSA in England and Northern Ireland launch consultation on the Food Law Code of Practice, Practice Guidance and Competency Framework

UK and EU transition: new rules for 2021 - New guidance on food marketing standards for traders

FSA:Guidance on health and identification marks that applies from 1 January 2021

FSA: The Proposed Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020

Department of Health and Social Care: Policy paper - Nutrition Labelling Composition and Standards Provisional Common Framework command paper

Food Crime: A Review of the UK Institutional Perception of Illicit Practices in the Food Sector

UK - OUTLINE ON WATCHOUTS FOR THE MARKETING OF CBD PRODUCTS

UK - GUIDANCE UPDATE ON FOODS PREPACKED FOR DIRECT SALE

UK - BURGER KINGS’ VEGETARIAN WHOPPER DEEMED NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS

UK – FSA SETS DEADLINE FOR BUSINESSES TO LEGALIZE CBD PRODUCTS

UK - BREXIT TRANSITION PERIOD LEAVES CURRENT TRADE DEALS UNAFFECTED

BREXIT TRANSITION PERIOD LEAVES CURRENT TRADE DEALS UNAFFECTED

UK - WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AS WEBSITE-SECTION HEADING IS A HEALTH CLAIM

UK - 20 to 40% of Rhodiola supplements found incompliant

UK INDUSTRY BODY PUBLISHES PRACTICAL GUIDANCE ON WEIGHT LOSS CLAIMS

UK WILL MAKE ALLERGY LABELLING FOR FOODS PACKED FOR DIRECT SALE MANDATORY

UK WATCHDOG WITHHOLDS CLAIMS ON SKIN HEALTH FOR BEAUTY CHOCOLATE

IMMEDIATE INCREASE IN ENERGY LEVEL EXCEEDS AUTHORIZED VITAMIN C CLAIM

UK ASKS INDUSTRY INPUT ON POST-BREXIT FOOD LABELLING TRANSITION

UK ASKS INDUSTRY INPUT ON POST-BREXIT FOOD LABELLING TRANSITION

WHAT IF NO BREXIT DEAL IS REACHED? UK AUTHORITIES CLARIFY

CONSEQUENCES OF BREXIT FOR FOOD LABELLING

WHAT IF NO BREXIT DEAL IS REACHED? UK AUTHORITIES CLARIFY

CONSEQUENCES OF BREXIT FOR FOOD LABELLING

CONSEQUENCES OF BREXIT FOR FOOD LABELLING

CONSEQUENCES OF BREXIT ON FOOD SHOULD BE DULY ANTICIPATED, EU COMMISSION WARNS.

CONSEQUENCES OF BREXIT ON FOOD SHOULD BE DULY ANTICIPATED, EU COMMISSION WARNS

UK - ASA RULING ON PFIZER BEAUTY CLAIM

ASA WITHHOLDS IMPLICIT ´AS MUCH AS´ NUTRITION CLAIM

UK ASA INTERPRETS "NO.1" CLAIM RESTRICTIVELY / SEPTEMBER 28, 2015