Give local authorities extra powers to curb junk food ads – report – The...
‘Local authorities should be given greater powers to make it easier for them to impose restrictions on junk food advertising in their areas, a report has recommended.’ Full StoryThe Guardian, 24th...
View ArticleSainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked by regulator – BBC News
‘The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda has been blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog over fears it would raise prices for consumers.’ Full StoryBBC News, 25th April 2019Source:...
View ArticleFood outlets ‘should list all ingredients’ says food agency – BBC News
‘Food outlets should list all ingredients in order to protect customers with allergies, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed. The FSA has recommended ministers adopt strict new rules, which...
View ArticleTakeaway boss has two-year manslaughter sentence overturned after death of...
‘A takeaway boss found guilty of the manslaughter of a schoolgirl who suffered an allergic reaction to a meal containing peanut proteins has won an appeal against his conviction.’ Full StoryDaily...
View ArticleJunk food adverts from McDonald’s, M&S and Asda banned for targeting children...
‘Junk food adverts from McDonald’s, Marks & Spencer and Asda have been banned after they were discovered on children’s websites and YouTube channels.’ Full StoryThe Independent, 6th June...
View ArticleBen & Jerry’s ice cream adverts removed after they were placed on billboards...
‘Ben & Jerry’s ice cream adverts have been removed after they were placed on billboards within 100m of a primary school.’ Full Story Daily Telegraph, 19th June 2019Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
View ArticlePret allergy death: Parents ‘delighted’ by ‘Natasha’s law’ plan – BBC News
‘A law protecting allergy sufferers will be introduced following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse.’ Full StoryBBC News, 25th June 2019Source: www.bbc.co.uk
View ArticleAldi censured over misleading advert suggesting shoppers could save 45% by...
‘Tesco has succeeded in having Aldi censured over an advert that misled customers about the potential savings to be had by switching to the cut-price competitor.’ Full StoryThe Independent, 16th July...
View ArticleSquirrel-eating men at Soho vegan food stall fined – BBC News
‘Two men who ate dead squirrels outside a vegan food stall in protest against veganism have been convicted of public order offences and fined.’ Full StoryBBC News, 23rd July 2019Source: www.bbc.co.uk
View ArticleCourts to get anti-knife crime powers with Asbo-style orders for children as...
‘Courts will be given extra powers to impose rules and curfews on anyone aged 12 or over who may be carrying a knife, the Home Office has announced. The Asbo-style powers, called knife crime prevention...
View ArticleAdvert claiming chocolate bar reverses aging banned by watchdog – Daily...
‘An advert claiming a chocolate bar slowed the ageing process and helped people heal from plastic surgery has been banned by the watchdog.’ Full StoryDaily Telegraph, 21st August 2019Source:...
View ArticleDeliveroo TV advert banned for being misleading – BBC News
‘A TV ad for Deliveroo has been banned for suggesting the food delivery firm could deliver anywhere in the UK.’ Full StoryBBC News, 11th September 2019Source: www.bbc.co.uk
View ArticleKatie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison Instagram posts banned – BBC...
‘A trio of influencers have had Instagram posts touting diet products banned by the UK’s ad regulator.’ Full StoryBBC News, 23rd October 2019Source: www.bbc.co.uk
View ArticleDivisional Court rejects Tesco judicial review challenge over criminal...
‘Supermarket giant Tesco has lost a judicial review challenge over whether it was a criminal offence for a shop to offer food for sale, or otherwise place it on the market, after its labelled “use by”...
View ArticleA whopper? Watchdog bans ads for Burger King ‘vegan-suitable’ Rebel – The...
‘An ad campaign for Burger King’s first plant-based burger has been banned by the advertising watchdog for implying it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, when it is not.’ Full StoryThe Guardian,...
View ArticleLondon borough defends legal challenge to level of support provided to family...
‘The London Borough of Bexley was entitled to decide not to pay to feed the older brother of a child in need who lived in the same home.’ Full StoryLocal Government Lawyer, 13th May 2020Source:...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Court action threatened over school meal vouchers – BBC News
‘Campaigners have threatened to bring legal action against the government for not providing free school meal vouchers during the summer.’ Full StoryBBC News, 5th June 2020Source: www.bbc.co.uk
View ArticleNovel foods regulation: Getting your product to the UK market – 3PB
‘Foods that fall within the definition of “novel food” must have market authorisation before they can be legally marketed in the UK. This article examines what novel foods are and the authorisation...
View ArticleUK set to bring in strict new junk food rules including pre-9pm ad ban – The...
‘The government is set to implement strict rules on how junk food is advertised and sold in the UK, with restrictions such as a ban on online adverts and TV commercials before the 9pm television...
View ArticleEnforcing the Novel Food regime – Part 1: Overview and Rationale – 3PB
‘This short series of bitesize articles will take a deeper look into the enforcement of the Novel Food regime and seek to identify and breakdown the powers made available to those agencies (typically...
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