Regulations & Policies

FSA backs mandatory ingredient labelling on food

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to…

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London councils to ban ice cream vans

London councils including Camden, Westminster and Islington are set to ban ice cream vans from operating on roads within the…

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FSA urges vigilance in light of food hygiene rating scam

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged food businesses to be vigilant after it was made aware of a scam…

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Hospitality gender pay gap in London narrows to 5.9%

The gender pay gap in London’s top hospitality establishments has narrowed to 5.9% (£1,784) in 2018 as a result of…

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Food advertising restrictions will ‘harm hospitality sector’

Trade association UKHospitality has warned that restrictions on food advertising would further “undermine hospitality businesses” already battling against restrictive legislation…

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Disqualified restaurant operator gets second ban

A previously disqualified restaurant director has received a second ban for illegally running a restaurant. Jane Goodfellow, 56, from Yeovil,…

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Greene King and TRG among firms ‘failing’ on gender diversity

The Investment Association and the Hampton-Alexander Review have written to 69 of the FTSE 350 companies, including pub group Greene…

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Foodservice experts gather to discuss fatberg

Catering industry experts from across the UK are gathering in London next week to discuss the growing menace of fatbergs…

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Producers issue ‘Peaky Blinders’ bar with cease and desist

The producers of BBC series Peaky Blinders have warned a Manchester bar after it used the series’ name and images…

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British fish shops found ‘selling endangered species of shark’

A new study has found that British fish and chip shops have been “selling endangered species of shark”. The research…

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