California to Prohibit Ultra-Processed Foods in School Lunches
California has enacted a law to phase out the “most concerning” ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from school meals over the next decade. The bill, signed by...
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Labour to Abandon HFSS Multibuy Ban
The Labour government has announced plans to cancel imminent junk food regulations that would have banned multibuy deals on HFSS (high in fat, salt, and...
Commission Approves Ban on Bisphenol A in Food Contact Materials
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, primarily due to concerns regarding its...
How would a US ban on cell-based meat impact the UK?
In the US, there are discussions about banning lab-grown meat, but regulatory director Taly Dvorkis from law firm Fieldfisher believes this won’t impact the UK....
UK government implements ban on single use plastics
A wide range of single-use plastics, including products labeled as compostable, recycled, and biodegradable, will be prohibited. This ban also includes polystyrene food and drink...
Wales Announces Implementation Date for Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Starting from this date, retailers must immediately cease the sale and distribution of the following single-use plastic products: Plates – encompassing paper plates that possess...
Campaigners push for further action as single-use plastic ban takes effect.
The upcoming ban on single-use plastics, which has secured 118,000 signatures and over 50,000 responses to the Defra consultation, will be enforced starting this Sunday...
Proposed Vape Ban: A Regressive Move for Public Health
Implementing such a measure would be a misguided policy decision, resulting in more harm than good. Disposables have gained significant popularity among adult smokers seeking...
UKVIA and Phoenix 2 Retail React to Reports of Impending Disposable Vape Ban
The UK government is considering a ban on disposable vapes following requests from councils, paediatricians, and environmental activists concerned about the health and environmental impact...
BIRA calls on stores to get ready for ban on single-use plastics
Bira, working with over 6,000 independent businesses across the UK, is raising awareness about the upcoming change in regulations regarding single-use plastics. Many shopkeepers are...