Legal

Firms risk fines for breaking construction law

29-Jul-2008

Processors are risking unlimited fines for falling foul of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 when carrying out construction...

Clean bill of health

29-Jul-2008

The European Commission has published draft legislation outlining how it will streamline, simplify and modernise its Common Agricultural Policy

Loud and clear

29-Apr-2008

The EU's new regulation on food labels aims to address consumers' desire for more information and the industry's wish for clear and simple rules

Climate change bill raises carbon profile

29-Apr-2008

Carbon emissions will assume an even higher profile once the Climate Change Bill becomes law and the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is...

A taxingly sweet issue for the industry to tackle

25-Jan-2008

High Court confusion about the definition of confectionery for VAT purposes is giving manufacturers a headache, says Ian Hyde, tax partner at Pinsent...

Cost of hired guns

25-Jan-2008

Proposed changes to employment law could put temps on an equal footing to full-time staff. Processors take heed, says Georgina Houghton

Firms gain a lot from outsourcing legal services

29-Oct-2007

Food and drink businesses are increasingly looking to outsource legal expertise in order to deal with employment issues such as maternity leave or...

A fair share for all

29-Oct-2007

In consolidating their food and drink portfolios, private equity companies may face as many competition law issues as the trade, says Kate Newton

Seize the opportunities afforded by intellectual assets

30-Jul-2007

They may seem vague and abstract, but there's tremendous value in intellectual assets and many companies are missing out, according to the...

In the line of duty

30-Jul-2007

Board members should acquaint themselves with far-reaching changes that enshrine their corporate responsibilities in law, writes Andrew Glaze

Turn health and nutrition claims revision to your advantage

08-May-2007

There is confusion over changes to European health and nutrition claims in food labelling, but the revisions create opportunities, argues law firm...

Trade to the rescue

08-May-2007

Companies may escape penalties by buying credits awarded to firms that exceed carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets, writes Derek Goodban

clamp down on contaminants could raise costs, says firm

29-Jan-2007

Closer attention will have to be paid to the sourcing of ingredients when the new Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2007 come into force on...

Scores on the doors

29-Jan-2007

Companies should not underestimate the power of the latest FSA scheme to improve transparency of food hygiene ratings, warns John Cooper

Age before beauty - except when it comes to the pay packet

30-Oct-2006

The recent move by Asda to pay under 18s the same hourly rate as older workers has opened a debate on whether there should be changes to the national...