Defra Webinars: Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance and Commodity Codes Defra is hosting a series of webinars in March and April, focusing on the updated labelling guidance and Phase 3 commodity codes. Defra Webinars: Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance and Commodity Codes
EFSA Consultation – rebaudioside M from stevia leaves The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for the modification of the food additive rebaudioside M from stevia leaves. EFSA Consultation – rebaudioside M from stevia leaves
Monacolins from Red Yeast Rice – EFSA Opinion on Additional Scientific Data Published The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Scientific Opinion on additional scientific data related to the safety of monacolins from red yeast rice submitted pursuant to Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. Monacolins from Red Yeast Rice – EFSA Opinion on Additional Scientific Data Published
Update on Non-Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods Defra has published an update on Non-Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods. Update on Non-Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
EU – Authorisation of Calcidiol Monohydrate as Source of Vitamin D in Food Supplements The European Commission has authorised the use of calcidiol monohydrate as a chemical source of vitamin D in food supplements EU – Authorisation of Calcidiol Monohydrate as Source of Vitamin D in Food Supplements
Defra Guidance on Registering and Paying Fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Defra has published guidance on EPR registration and fees for organizations responsible under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Defra Guidance on Registering and Paying Fees for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging
UK Joint Policy Statement on Enhanced Producer Responsibility for Packaging A joint policy statement on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging has been published by Defra, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and DAERA in Northern Ireland. UK Joint Policy Statement on Enhanced Producer Responsibility for Packaging
Update on the Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has updated the Nutrition and Health Claims Register. Update on the Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register
PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory Workshop The next PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory workshop will take place at the PAGB offices on Tuesday, 18 March, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory Workshop
Defra – Updated Labelling Guidance for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) Defra has published updated guidance on labelling requirements for certain products moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme, along with commodity codes for products exempt from individual labelling in Phase 3. Defra – Updated Labelling Guidance for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS)
FSA Food Fraud Awareness and Resilience Tool The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit’s Prevention Team has recently revised the Food Fraud Resilience Self-Assessment Tool. Additional content and advice have been added and it is also now possible to request further free information, support, and engagement from the Food fraud Prevention team via the tool. FSA Food Fraud Awareness and Resilience Tool
PAGB Webinar: Optimising Brain Health: Key Dietary Findings and Insights PAGB is running a webinar for members, 'Optimising Brain Health: Key Dietary Findings and Insights', on Thursday 20 February from 13:00 to 14:00. PAGB Webinar: Optimising Brain Health: Key Dietary Findings and Insights