All Enforcement, policy & governance articles
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NewsMRC and BHF invest in new £72m UK Obesity Research Institute
The institute will unite obesity research, cardiovascular science and industry to accelerate targeted prevention, treatment and improved national health outcomes.
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NewsIAFP 2026: USDA outlines Salmonella SAFE strategy as FDA tightens chemical oversight
US regulators set out plans to accelerate Salmonella action, strengthen traceability and tighten food chemical oversight at IAFP 2026.
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NewsFDA revokes Orange B authorisation and targets Citrus Red No. 2
The FDA has revoked Orange B and targeted Citrus Red No. 2 as manufacturers move away from petroleum-based synthetic dyes.
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NewsSpecright launches automated PPWR compliance reporting tool
New capability aims to help food and beverage businesses prepare packaging declarations before PPWR requirements take effect in August 2026.
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NewsMPs tell government to ‘stand up to food industry’ over England’s obesity crisis
Committee demands mandatory healthy sales targets, tougher advertising rules and limits on industry influence as UK obesity costs reach £74.3 billion.
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ArticleMoving AI beyond pilot: a compliance guide for food businesses
AI can sharpen forecasts, accelerate traceability and support customer communications. But if an AI-related failure contributes to a safety or compliance problem, the food business may still face a recall, enforcement action and the regulator’s questions. Here is what technical and compliance leaders need to consider before moving AI from pilot into production.
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NewsNew cocoa risk assessment guidance targets EU deforestation data gaps
The World Cocoa Foundation and the Alliance of Bioversity International launch guidance to strengthen cocoa deforestation checks as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across complex global supply chains.
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NewsEuropean Commission updates EUDR scope and digital tools for commodity supply chains
Soluble coffee and selected palm oil derivatives may enter EUDR scope as Brussels updates reporting tools ahead of compliance deadlines.
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NewsFDA writes to infant formula manufacturers urging them to tighten supplier oversight
US regulator demands stronger ingredient controls after botulism outbreaks and contamination incidents exposed vulnerabilities across global infant formula supply chains.
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NewsFSA issues new guidance for cell-cultivated food approvals
The four new guidance documents aim to cut approval delays and help UK cell-cultivated food businesses meet safety and hygiene rules.
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NewsAustralia opens $17m food manufacturing innovation hub
The new Central Coast facility gives food and drink SMEs access to commercial-scale production, technical expertise and specialist growth support.
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NewsFood leaders warn next PM that food security cannot be taken for granted
Food and farming leaders warn urgent reform is needed to strengthen supply chains, protect consumers and keep UK food security on the political agenda.
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OpinionFood fraud could be flourishing in Britain’s forgotten supply chains
The recent successful conviction of Kismet Kebabs Ltd is as encouraging as it is concerning… Professor Chris Elliott explains why.
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NewsUK food companies lead cage-free egg transition as global deadlines slip
The EggTrack 2025 report shows strong UK progress on cage-free sourcing, while missed deadlines expose gaps across global food supply chains.
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NewsNestlé to remove artificial colours from products globally by end of 2026
Nestlé will remove artificial colourings worldwide by end of 2026, as manufacturers face rising pressure to simplify recipes and reduce synthetic additives.
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NewsBreast Cancer UK urges switch from plastic cooking utensils over food-contact chemical concerns
The charity warns heat and wear may drive chemical migration into food as pressure builds for tighter UK food-contact material rules.
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NewsExtreme heat threatens UK food security and farm resilience
Royal Agricultural University expert warns heatwaves could cut crop potential, damage soils and intensify risks to UK food security nationwide.
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NewsDefra sets out long-awaited 25-year roadmap for English farming
The government has set out a long-term plan to improve farm profitability and strengthen the food supply chain, but the NFU warns ambition must be matched by investment.
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OpinionCold chains, red-hot risks: the critical infrastructure not talked about enough
Few things spread fear more effectively than mistrust of the food supply. Professor Chris Elliott demonstrates how decisive cold chains are to the safety of food systems and why their protection must be a top priority and collective effort.
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NewsBritish Nutrition Foundation report urges action to close fibre gap
New report reveals just four percent of UK adults meet fibre recommendations and highlights major opportunities for reformulation across foodservice and retail.