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Posted: 19 December 2022
UPDATES: Proposals for tougher allergen laws following Owen Carey's death gather further support, including mandatory hospital reporting of anaphylaxis cases, as campaigners and trading standards press for stronger protections for consumers with food allergies.
Posted: 27 June 2022
UPDATES: The family of Megan Lee receive recognition for their work to improve allergen awareness following her death. The article reflects on their campaigning achievements and the lasting influence they have had on food safety and consumer protection.
Posted: 01 October 2021
UPDATES: Natasha's Law introduces mandatory ingredient labelling for pre-packed foods for direct sale, while trading standards officers and partners explain how multilingual guidance is helping businesses comply and reduce the risk of further allergy tragedies.
Posted: 09 September 2021
UPDATES: With new legislation on allergen labelling coming into force next month, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is hosting a campaign to inform businesses of their responsibilities to label food...
Posted: 29 July 2021
OPINION: Traipsing through a gargantuan supermarket, my eight-year-old boy-wonder Achilles in tow, searching for guacamole, is certainly not my idea of an adventure. When Achilles first asked for “quakeemolee”, there was no doubt...
Posted: 29 July 2021
ANALYSIS: At the time of writing the UK hospitality sector, including...
Posted: 23 July 2021
UPDATES: An Indian restaurant in Derby has been fined for selling a m...
Posted: 01 June 2021
UPDATES: CTSI has voiced concerns that the proposed UK-Australia trade agreement could allow lower-standard food products into the UK market, raising important questions about consumer protection, food standards and future regulation.
Posted: 01 March 2021
UPDATES: A Cheshire village pub and its manager were fined after admitting offences involving watered-down spirits. The case reinforces consumers' right to receive products at the advertised strength while illustrating how routine regulatory checks can uncover breaches of trading standards law.
Posted: 15 May 2020
UPDATES: CTSI and BEIS have launched a free Business Companion guide for food and drink businesses moving into takeaway and delivery during lockdown, helping operators understand the regulatory issues that come with rapid diversification.
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