Industry News

19 Sep 2017

FSA publishes food law enforcement data

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has just published official statistics on food law enforcement by local authorities for the year 2016/17. The information provided by local authorities and compiled by the FSA, gives a detailed breakdown of enforcem...

18 Sep 2017

Where does the "buck" stop for Food Safety Regulations? Reviewing your systems for the new regime.

With the new blueprint for regulation of food safety published this summer,   it  is more important than ever, that your regulatory safety systems are in order. For both The Food Standards Agency ( FSA)  and Food Standards Sco...

15 Sep 2017

New labeling advice published by Portman Group

On Tuesday (12th September) the Portman group published revised Guidance to drinks producers on communicating alcohol and health-related information to consumers across multiple channels, including on-pack and online. The new Guidance supersedes ...

14 Sep 2017

London's 24-hour vision

On 27th July the Major of London, Sadiq Kahn, launched London's first ever 24-hour London vision. You can read the full proposal here: From good night to great night – A vision for London as a 24 hours city. Using the Major vision, the &nb...

08 Sep 2017

Hackney Council to consult on rate relief

You may recall we recently posted news in relation to Barnet Council consulting on rate relief; Hackney Council have now announced that they too, will conduct a consultation. A total available distribution fund of £7.1 Million with an initi...

08 Sep 2017

Taxi and Private Hire working group.

The Government has announced that the creation of a new Taxi and Private Hire Working Group via the Department of Transport.  It is tasked to consider the adequacy and efficiency of legislation and guidance concerning the licensing of taxis a...