EU health claims regulation published *

European Union - May 25 2012
Today, a new Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims for use on foods (other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health) has been published in the Official Journal (“Health Claims Regulation”). 

Co-authors: Sarah Hanson , Jessica Burt, Joanna Hook.

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Voluntary front of pack food labelling – UK consultation launched *

United Kingdom - May 18 2012
The new EU Food Information Regulation 1169/2011 allows for the continuation of voluntary front of pack (“FoP”) labelling. 

Co-authors: Sarah Hanson , Jessica Burt, Joanna Hook.

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Alcohol advertising - self-regulation...for the moment *

European Union - May 17 2012
Recently, leading producers from the beer, wine and spirits sectors launched a comprehensive initiative to strengthen independent advertising self-regulatory schemes for alcohol beverage marketing by establishing a set of ‘common, rigorous standards’ for their marketing communications throughout the EU.

Co-authors: Sarah Hanson , Jessica Burt, Joanna Hook.

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‘Use by’ dates – who needs them? *

United Kingdom - February 24 2012
On 20 February 2012 the High Court ruled in an important test food labelling case. 

Co-authors: Sarah Hanson , Jessica Burt, Joanna Hook.

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New food & drink guidelines for young children are announced *

United Kingdom - January 25 2012
The School Food Trust – a registered charity and specialist advisor to the UK Government on school meals, children’s food and related skills – has published new guidelines relating to food and drink suitable for children under five years old.

Co-authors: Sarah Hanson , Jessica Burt, Joanna Hook.

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