FSA Consultation on precautionary allergen information & labels
FSA Consultation on precautionary allergen information & labels The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation to gather views from businesses and consumers on precautionary allergen labelling and information, often written as “may contain” on food...
The FSA seeks comments on ‘may contain’ labelling
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation to gather views from businesses and consumers on the use of precautionary allergen information and labels, often written as “may contain” on food packaging. Recent FSA studies have found that...
FSA Releases Industry Guides for PPDS
The Food Standards Agency has today released guidance industry about the changes regarding products that are Pre-Packaged for Direct Sale. These changes come into effect in October and may mean you have to label products such as homemade...
Landlords: New Electricity Regulations. Are you up to speed?
The regulations apply to all private rented sector properties (including HMOs) in England. What you need to know From 1 July 2020 for new tenancies, landlords must ensure that electrical installations are inspected and tested by a qualified...
National Living Wage to increase by 2.2% to £8.91 an hour
The Government has today announced the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will come into force from April 2021. It accepted in full recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission at the end of October. The National Living Wage will...
Health and safety spot checks and inspections during coronavirus (COVID-19) and Changes ahead as the transition period ends including information on CE marked goods on the UK market
The Health and Safety Executive will be carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure. HSE are making calls so we can give expert advice on how to manage the risks and protect workers, customers and...
Restaurants, pubs and cafes provided one year extension to offer takeaway services
Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year. Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to?provide takeaway services for another year, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (11...
Tackling single-use plastic – Consultation launched on banning common single-use plastic items
Plans to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items in Scotland, including plastic cutlery and plastic straws, have been published for consultation. The Scottish Government is seeking views on the introduction of new legislation to restrict...
COVID-19: guidance for food businesses
Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses/guidance-for-food-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19 This guidance is intended for all workplaces...
COVID-19: guidance for food businesses
Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses/guidance-for-food-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19 This guidance is intended for all workplaces...
