Footprint Legal in association with DWF
Will harmony break out over precautionary allergen labelling?
Global efforts to standardise the use of ‘may contain’ labels are gathering pace, however the UK continues to hold reservations. By Nick Hughes. A helpful tool to communicate genuine risk or so-called ‘legal cover’ against inadequate manufacturing procedures? Whatever your… Read More
Don’t buy into deforestation law delays
The European Commission wants to delay EUDR due to IT issues, but food businesses can’t afford to switch off from ensuring they have sustainable supply chains. By David Burrows. UK national security is under severe threat from the climate crisis… Read More
Deforestation, dodgy green claims and delays
New EU laws relating to green claims and deforestation do not mean food businesses can relax. The European Commission has proposed delaying its anti-deforestation law for the second year running. The flagship environmental policy, EUDR, is designed to force companies… Read More
Don’t fall foul of new green claims regime
April 7th 2025 was a landmark date for food businesses making environmental claims. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) came into force, giving the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) the ability to fine businesses up to 10%… Read More
What does forced labour clampdown mean for food?
Under a new EU law, businesses can be forced to withdraw any product linked to worker exploitation in the supply chain. But will its bark be worse than its bite? By Nick Hughes. December 12th 2024 was a landmark day… Read More
Green claims: are we heading for a fine mess?
Fines for greenwashing could rise to eye-watering amounts under new powers for the CMA, so corporates making claims must be cautious. By David Burrows. “It’s so important we don’t blow this huge opportunity we have by greenwashing,” warned Helen Browning,… Read More
Can UK cultivate a market for lab meat?
Free from the EU’s complex approvals process, regulators have an opportunity to unlock the commercial and social benefits from cultivated products. But there are challenges aplenty, as Nick Hughes explains. The question of how to regulate cultivated products continues to… Read More
The future of food – will the regulatory regime keep up?
How food is produced, supplied and consumed is changing globally. DWF’s Anne Marie Taylor, Director, and Georgia Taylor, Regulatory Consultant, look at the range of these changes, including pressing concerns for the environmental impact. As everyone knows, the food system is… Read More
Many facets of allergens – from compliance and operational challenges, to risk management
With new year, new challenges arise – DWF’s Dominic Watkins, Global Head of Consumer Sector, looks at the seriousness and key legal aspects of allergen legal framework. 2024 has started with allergen management back in the news, rekindling discussions about many… Read More
The many elements of sustainability: product, packaging, supply chain, and diligence – can everything be achieved?
As 2023 comes to an end, DWF’s Dominic Watkins, Global Head of Consumer Sector, and Kirsty Poots, Solicitor, look at key outcomes of COP 28, as well as recent developments in the EU and UK. With the close of COP28 in December,… Read More