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Key points to keep in mind when Making Environmental Claims on Food Labeling in the United Kingdom

In July 2024, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (Below we refer to it as the ASA) published “Environmental claims in food advertising,” which provides advice on making environmental claims on meat, dairy, and plant-based food labeling. The following is a brief overview of the advice. A recent consumer survey conducted by ASA on environmental claims… more »

UK: About Precautionary allergen labelling (PAL)

The Food Standards Agency(FSA) updated the Technical Guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements on the 4th September, 2023. The guidance recommends that food business operators, in particular, review the use of precautionary allergen labels (PALs*). (*PAL is used to inform consumers of the possible unintended presence of allergens in food. e.g. “May Contain… more »