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Legal expertise from professionals in the know
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How To Protect Your Innovation
07 August 2015 NewsFood businesses are exposing themselves to unnecessary and real risks, according to food law specialist Roythornes. -
FARMA: “The chancellor’s decision has made many of our members wince”
15 July 2015 NewsMichael Mack of FARMA shares the co-operative's take on the treasury's latest legislation -
Modern Slavery: Are You Involved Without Knowing It?
11 June 2015 NewsBusinesses within the food sector are being warned that unless they check the working practices of their suppliers by October, they could fall foul of the law -
Health and Safety Legislation Deadline
27 February 2014 NewsAll workplaces must display the updated Health & Safety Law poster, but many businesses are unaware that the deadline is looming, according to workplace equipment supplier, Slingsby -
Call For Food Testing
20 February 2014 NewsFood producers and retailers are being called upon to have their food produce tested in order to maintain levels of quality and clarity for consumers, following 1200 tonnes of fake food being seized by an Interpol-Europol investigation -
Charitable British Business In Trademark Case Against Pepsi
02 September 2013 NewsLife Water, the ethical drinks manufacturer, is today set to go to court to fight against drinks giant Pepsi, in response to it calling its bottled water range Sobe Lifewater -
Scottish Food Producers ‘Should Pursue EU Protection’
14 June 2013 NewsScottish food producers are being urged by the Government to apply for EU protected status for their brands to prevent imitations -
Jam Maker Fined for False Labelling
28 August 2012 NewsA Suffolk-based jam manufacturer has been fined after falsely claiming that its products contained locally-sourced fruit -
British Pig Industry Against Illegal Pork
26 June 2012 NewsRetailers, processors and caterers have pledged not to use or sell pork from farms which will become illegal when the EU stalls ban is implemented next year -
Illegal Shellfish Causing Health Risk
30 May 2012 NewsTonnes of potentially-contaminated shellfish are being sold into the food chain, according to an investigation by The Ecologist and The Independent.
