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
Defra – Submit a Residue Control Plan for Exports to GB Guidance Defra has published guidance for competent authorities submitting a residue control plan and test results to Defra for exports of products of animal origin for human consumption to Great Britain. Defra – Submit a Residue Control Plan for Exports to GB Guidance
Commission Announces Action for Safe and Sustainable e-Commerce Imports The Commission is taking action to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces hosting non-EU traders. These actions are part of the Communication on E-Commerce, ‘A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce', which the Commission is proposing. Commission Announces Action for Safe and Sustainable e-Commerce Imports
European Health Data Space Webinars The EU Health Policy Team of the European Commission is hosting a series of webinars on the European Health Data Space. European Health Data Space Webinars
DBT – Consultation on the UK Internal Market Act 2020 The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation to gather views on the implementation of key aspects of the UK Internal Market Act 2020. DBT – Consultation on the UK Internal Market Act 2020
EFSA Publishes Administrative Guidance for Applications on New Nutrient Sources EFSA has released administrative guidance to support applicants in preparing submissions for the authorization of new nutrient sources. EFSA Publishes Administrative Guidance for Applications on New Nutrient Sources
PackUK Launched: the Scheme Administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility PackUK will implement the UK’s new Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) programme. The EPR SI came into force on 1 January. PackUK Launched: the Scheme Administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility
Food Standards Agency Chief Executive Katie Pettifer has been appointed Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Katie has served as FSA’s interim Chief Executive since September 2024 and has been FSA’s Director of Strategy since July 2021. Food Standards Agency Chief Executive
