Legal & regulatory updates

Weekly collection from GOV.UK, legislation.gov.uk, EUR-Lex, CJEU, EFSA and the US Federal Register (last run 12 Nov 2026), plus a curated register with business impact, actions and deadlines.

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107 items.

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·12 Nov 202615

Working for FSA

Current vacancies, our employment structure, the benefits of working for us and the code of conduct our employees must follow.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·12 Nov 202665

Plastic Packaging Tax: service availability and issues

Check the availability and any issues affecting the Register for Plastic Packaging Tax service.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·12 Nov 202640

FSA and FSS publish export roadmap for cell-cultivated food businesses

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have today published new guidance to help businesses navigate the process of exporting cell-cultivated products from Great Britain to non-EU countries.

EstablishedImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA, Defra·12 Nov 202640

Process for exporting cell-cultivated products of animal origin from Great Britain to non-EU countries

A process map for exporting cell-cultivated products of animal origin (POAO) from Great Britain to Non-EU Countries. A pathway for regulatory compliance.

EstablishedLabelling & informationImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·11 Nov 202615

Biotoxin and phytoplankton monitoring

The risks of marine biotoxins and phytoplankton that infect shellfish and what food businesses can do about them.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·11 Nov 202615

Preparing for Spirit Drink Verification Scheme visits

Find out about the verification checks and what to expect during a visit if you've applied for verification and paid your fee for the Scheme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·11 Nov 202615

Producing English Whisky

Find out how to apply for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme and comply with the product specification for English Whisky.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·11 Nov 202640

Soft Drinks Industry Levy: service availability and issues

Check the availability and any issues affecting the Soft Drinks Industry Levy online service.

EstablishedSugar levies & SDILUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·11 Nov 202640

Government steps in to reduce packaging costs for British businesses and pubs

Steps will back Britain’s glass industry and slash unfair double charges for pubs, saving them up to £870 a year.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·10 Nov 202640

Local Authority Audit Summary Reports

Audit Summary Reports summarise the audit of local authority food and feed official controls in England, including key findings and improvements.

EstablishedImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DHSC·10 Nov 202615

Free sugars in processed fruit and vegetables: SACN statement

Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) position statement on the UK definition of free sugars in processed fruit and vegetables.

EmergingGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – COT·9 Nov 202615

Echinacea

Risk assessment of of the consumption of Echinacea foods and food supplements during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

EmergingFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – OHID·6 Nov 202615

National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 to 2023

National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) results on the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of adults and children in the UK for 2019 to 2023.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·5 Nov 202615

Our governance - Food Standards Agency

Details of the Food Standards Agency Boards and sub-committees.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·5 Nov 202615

Latest statistics on milk utilisation by dairies

Monthly statistics on the volume of milk used by dairies.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·5 Nov 202640

Public register of reprocessors and exporters of UK packaging waste

List of all operators registered and accredited under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – ACNFP·5 Nov 202640

179th ACNFP meeting - 18 November 2026

The 179th Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) meeting, including applications RP2241, RP2218 and RP2296.

EstablishedNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – ACNFP·4 Nov 202640

178th ACNFP meeting - 16 and 17 September 2026

The 178th Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) meeting, including applications RP2305, RP1571, RP450, RP2241 and RP2307.

EstablishedNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – ACNFP·4 Nov 202640

177th ACNFP meeting - 17 June 2026

The 177th Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) meeting, including applications RP2296, RP2241, RP450 and RP1291.

EstablishedNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Environment Agency, FSA·3 Nov 202615

Radioactivity in food and the environment (RIFE) report

Annual assessment report of radioactivity in food and the environment and the public's exposure to radiation.

EmergingGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·3 Nov 202640

Food allergen labelling and information requirements: technical guidance

This publication aims to help food businesses follow allergen labelling requirements. It will also help authorised food officers enforce these measures.

EstablishedAllergensLabelling & informationUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra, Environment Agency·3 Nov 202640

Packaging waste data reported by reprocessors and exporters

Aggregated packaging waste data from reports by accredited reprocessors and exporters under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·2 Nov 202615

Food and You 2

The Food Standard Agency's annual official statistic survey that measures people’s self-reported knowledge, attitudes and behaviour relating to food safety and other food-related behaviours.

EstablishedFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·2 Nov 202615

Preparing infant formula safely during water supply disruptions and when travelling

Guidance on how to prepare infant formula safely when the mains water supply is not available or unsafe, including how to choose suitable bottled water and maintain good hygiene practices.

EstablishedFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra, Environment Agency·2 Nov 202640

Check what to report for EPR for packaging as a large producer

Understand your reporting responsibilities as a large producer under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, including how to identify what data you must report and which obligations do not apply to you.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Oct 202615

Consumer insights tracker

The Food Standard Agency's monthly tracking survey that monitors changes in consumers’ behaviour and attitudes in relation to food.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Oct 202615

Food Standards Agency register of senior civil servants' secondary paid employment

The register sets out the detail of any paid or otherwise remunerated outside employment, held by members of the Senior Civil Service at the Food Standards Agency.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Oct 202615

Radioactivity in food reporting by the Food Standards Agency

Reports from the Food Standards Agency and other agencies on monitoring radioactivity in food and the environment.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HSE, Defra·30 Oct 202640

Pesticide residues in food: results of monitoring programme

Results from the UK government’s monitoring of pesticide residues in food grown in the UK and in imported food.

EstablishedContaminants & residuesImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·29 Oct 202615

PATH-SAFE: Onsite diagnostics

Information on the PATH-SAFE theme exploring rapid detection of foodborne pathogens outside traditional laboratory settings.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·29 Oct 202615

Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) Programme

Information about the FSA's Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and Environment (PATH-SAFE) Programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DHSC, DfE·29 Oct 202615

Updating the school food standards: feasibility pilot findings

Report of research that tested and contributed to the development of new school food standards in England.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra, PackUK·29 Oct 202640

Extended producer responsibility for packaging

Guidance for packaging producers (suppliers, importers, manufacturers, distributors and service providers) and reprocessors and exporters of packaging waste.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·28 Oct 202615

Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) meeting history

Agenda and papers from previous meetings held by the Food Standards Agency's Welsh Food Advisory Committee.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·28 Oct 202665

Changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy

This measure changes the Soft Drinks Industry Levy sugar content threshold and removes exemptions for milk-based and milk substitute drinks from 1 January 2028. From 1 April 2027, it also removes the requirement for producers to register if they do not package or import liable soft drinks.

EstablishedSugar levies & SDILImports, trade & controlsSugar, glucose syrup & dextroseUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra, Environment Agency·28 Oct 202640

How to comply with packaging recycling obligations as a large producer

Learn about recycling obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, including how to acquire packaging waste recycling notes (PRNs) and packaging waste export recycling notes (PERNs), and how to submit a certificate or statement of compliance.

EmergingPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – PackUK, Defra·28 Oct 202640

Waste disposal fees for large producers under EPR for packaging

Find out how packaging waste disposal fees are calculated, when and how to pay them, and what to do if you think your fee is wrong.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·28 Oct 202665

Plastic Packaging Tax — mechanically recycled plastic packaging

This consultation seeks views on the potential introduction of mandatory certification for mechanically recycled plastic for Plastic Packaging Tax purposes.

EvolvingPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC, HMT·28 Oct 202665

Plastic Packaging Tax Evaluation

The full evaluation of the of the Plastic Packaging Tax produced by HM Revenue and Customs.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·28 Oct 202665

Plastic Packaging Tax Research

This research looked at plastic packaging manufacturers and importers' experiences of Plastic Packaging Tax.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·27 Oct 202615

Appeal your food hygiene rating - appeals

Appeals

EstablishedFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·27 Oct 202615

Appeal your food hygiene rating - request for a re-visit inspection

Request for a re-visit inspection

EstablishedFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·26 Oct 202615

Consumer advice for food preservation at home

This guidance explains the food safety risks of preserving food at home and provides advice on how consumers can reduce those risks.

EstablishedFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Government Chemist·23 Oct 202615

Government Chemist Review 2025

Referee casework, research projects, advice and impact of work carried out by the Government Chemist team during 2025.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Oct 202615

Wine production

How to submit product declarations and guidance on enrichment, sulphur dioxide and sweetening limits in wine production.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Oct 202615

On farm slaughter facility authorisation

How to apply for authorisation to carry out on farm slaughter of farmed game and poultry

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – COT·22 Oct 202640

Cadmium

Risk assessment of dietary cadmium exposure during pregnancy, supporting food safety advice on potential risks to maternal and offspring health.

EmergingContaminants & residuesFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·22 Oct 202640

EPR for packaging: what you must do as a ‘small producer’

How small producers register and what they must collect, report and pay under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging regulations.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – PackUK·22 Oct 202640

A new approach to RAM updates

The process will enable producers to take a stronger role in shaping future updates to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM).

EmergingPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Environment Agency·21 Oct 202640

T1: treating certain waste to reuse or recycle

T1 waste exemption allows you to treat waste packaging so it can be reused in its original form or becomes clean waste suitable for recycling.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMLabelling & informationUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·20 Oct 202665

Plastic Packaging Tax: enquiries

Call or write to HMRC to get help with Plastic Packaging Tax, including general enquiries and changing your details.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·19 Oct 202615

Shellfish classification

How production areas are classified, the method of treatment and how to apply for classification.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·19 Oct 202615

Food Standards Agency September 2026 Board meeting

The agenda and papers for the Food Standards Agency Board meeting of 16 September 2026.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Oct 202615

Local Authority Audit in Wales

Auditing local authority official feed and food control delivery in Wales.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Oct 202615

Updated Action Plan: Isle of Anglesey County Council

Updated Action Plan for Isle of Anglesey County Council on official feed and food control delivery.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Oct 202615

Audit of sampling controls and relevant open audit actions - Anglesey

Isle of Anglesey County Council, 17 to 18 June 2026

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA, CPS·15 Oct 202615

Seven people charged by CPS after NFCU investigation into animal cruelty and unfit meat

Seven people appeared before Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday 14 October 2026

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·15 Oct 202615

Food traceability for businesses

Learn about food traceability requirements, including how food businesses can trace food through the supply chain and the records they need to keep.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·14 Oct 202640

Foodstuffs with current European Union (EU) restrictions

A list of foodstuffs with current European Union (EU) import restrictions.

EstablishedImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DfE·8 Oct 202615

Holiday activities and food programme

Guidance for local authorities that will receive funding to deliver the holiday activities and food programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·8 Oct 202640

Packaging waste: regulatory requirements and compliance for reprocessors and exporters

Evidence you must keep about who supplied the waste, your sampling and inspection plans (SIPs), its end of waste status, applicable standards and protocols, and relevant permits and authorisations.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·8 Oct 202615

Welsh Food Advisory Committee themed meeting – 22 October 2026

Agenda and papers for the meeting of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) on 22 October 2026.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·7 Oct 202640

Application guidance for regulated food and feed products

What you need to submit as part of your regulated product application.

EstablishedNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·6 Oct 202665

Draft legislation: Plastic packaging tax — chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach

This technical consultation seeks views on draft regulations and supporting document for the Plastic Packaging Tax mass balance approach for chemically recycled plastic.

EvolvingPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – OHID·2 Oct 202615

National Diet and Nutrition Survey

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey assesses the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population of the UK.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·1 Oct 202640

Issuing PRNs and PERNs as a reprocessor or exporter

How accredited reprocessors and exporters can issue packaging waste recycling notes (PRNs) and packaging waste export recycling notes (PERNs) under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Sept 202640

Cell-cultivated products: regulatory authorisation

A guide to the regulated products framework. This guidance explains how food regulations apply to cell-cultivated products.

EstablishedNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Sept 202615

Cell-cultivated products: toxicology and growth media assessment

Supplementary guidance for applicants submitting a cell-cultivated product dossier for market authorisation in Great Britain.

EmergingGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·30 Sept 202615

Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland publish latest package of guidance to support innovative food businesses

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have today published a new package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products, the latest milestone in the Cell-Cultivated Products (CCP) Sandbox Programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·25 Sept 202615

Excise tax types, excise duty rates and supplementary guidance

Find tax type codes (DE 4/3) which may be declared for goods liable to excise duty, their associated excise duty rates and guidance on how to determine the tax types that apply to goods liable to excise duty.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – APHA, RPA·23 Sept 202640

Export or move food, drink and agricultural products

What you need to do to export or move food, drink and agricultural products.

EstablishedImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Sept 202615

FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement

Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Sept 202615

FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·22 Sept 202615

FSA and FSS Section 42 advice: UK-India free trade agreement

Joint advice from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·21 Sept 202640

Consultation on the Authorisation of 16 Regulated Products 2026

We are seeking stakeholders’ views in relation to the proposed authorisation of 16 novel foods.

EvolvingNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·18 Sept 202615

Food Standards Agency Business Committee meeting September 2026

Business Committee meeting held on Teams and in 64 Victoria Street London on 2 September 2026.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra, HSE·17 Sept 202640

UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP): annual report

Annual summary of the work carried out by the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP).

EstablishedContaminants & residuesUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – COT·17 Sept 202640

14th July 2026 Committee on Toxicity Meeting

The meeting agenda focussed on AI in Chemical Risk Assessment, Vitamin E in the maternal diet, Idiosyncratic Liver Toxicity, Upper levels and risk-benefit assessment of fish.

EmergingGeneral food lawAcids, preservatives, colours & vitaminsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – APHA, Defra·17 Sept 202640

Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS)

Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.

EstablishedImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·16 Sept 202615

Food Standards Agency Board meeting takes place today

The September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DfE·14 Sept 202615

School food standards 2014: practical guide and resources for schools

Practical guide and resources to help schools plan and provide healthy food according to The Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DfE·14 Sept 202640

School food standards: allergy guide

Meeting special dietary needs and managing food allergy risks in schools.

EstablishedAllergensUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DfE·14 Sept 202615

Standards for school food in England

Applying the standards for planning and providing food in schools.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra, APHA·14 Sept 202615

Vets: guidance, forms and services

Guidance, forms and services for private vets, Official Veterinarians (OVs), Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs), Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) and Certification Support Officers (CSOs).

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·10 Sept 202640

Register for EPR for packaging: create your registration file

How to submit registration details to your environmental regulator if you have obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging – use the templates to help you create your file.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – VMD·9 Sept 202615

Apply for specific manufacturing authorisation

Apply for an authorisation to manufacture extemporaneous preparations, autogenous vaccines, stem cell products or blood products for non-food animals.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – DHSC·7 Sept 202640

Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display

Proposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act.

EvolvingPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·4 Sept 202640

Packaging and labelling: legal requirements for food businesses

Legal requirements that you have to follow as a food business.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMLabelling & informationUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·4 Sept 202640

Providing food at community and charity events

Guidance for volunteers and community groups on providing food safely in community settings, including registration, food hygiene and allergen requirements.

EstablishedAllergensFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – RPA·4 Sept 202640

Beef and veal labelling: guidance

You must label beef, veal, mince and trimmings according to compulsory rules; extra information must meet food labelling legislation.

EstablishedLabelling & informationUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Defra·4 Sept 202640

Importing organic food, feed and seed to the UK

Find out the requirements for importing organic products and when you need a certificate of inspection (COI).

EstablishedImports, trade & controlsUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·3 Sept 202640

Consultation on applications for authorisation of 3 CBD food products as novel foods

This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views, comments and feedback in relation to 3 regulated product applications. The applications are for authorisation of “synthetic cannabidiol (CBD)”, “cannabidiol (CBD) isolate” and “isolated cannabidiol (CBD) derived from hemp (Cannabis sativa)” as novel foods.

EvolvingNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·3 Sept 202615

Running a food business: guidance and resources from the Food Standards Agency

Find our key guidance and resources to help you with your food business.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·1 Sept 202640

Audit of allergen controls and relevant open audit actions - Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, 9th – 11th February 2026

EstablishedAllergensUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·28 Aug 202640

Cannabidiol (CBD) guidance

Business guidance on cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food.

EstablishedNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·28 Aug 202615

Food safety and hygiene guidance for food banks and charities

EstablishedFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·28 Aug 202640

Food safety for community cooking and food banks

Hygiene and allergy advice for individuals and groups preparing meals to share in their community.

EstablishedAllergensFood safety & hygieneUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·28 Aug 202665

Plastic Packaging Tax

A collection of guidance you should follow for Plastic Packaging Tax.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·28 Aug 202665

Check which packaging is subject to Plastic Packaging Tax

Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMImports, trade & controlsHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·28 Aug 202665

Preparing to use a mass balance approach for Plastic Packaging Tax

Find out how your business can get ready to use a mass balance approach to account for chemically recycled plastic for the Plastic Packaging Tax.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·28 Aug 202665

Minimum certification requirements for a mass balance approach for Plastic Packaging Tax

Find out about the minimum certification requirements when using a mass balance approach for chemically recycled plastic from 1 April 2027.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·27 Aug 202665

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) Statistics

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) statistics including registered population, tonnages of declared plastic packaging and revenue data.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – HMRC·27 Aug 202665

Quality report: Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)

Quality report for statistics related to Annual Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMHDPE tubs & bottles (with recycled content)Unreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Environment Agency, Defra·25 Aug 202640

Extended producer responsibility for packaging: become a compliance scheme

How to apply for compliance scheme approval, register, take on packaging producer responsibilities and comply.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – Environment Agency·25 Aug 202640

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging producer data requirements: RPS 330

Environment Agency regulatory position on collecting and reporting nation data, self-managed organisational waste data for 2024 to 2027 and bags data for 2025 to 2027.

EstablishedPackaging, EPR, DRS & FCMUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – ACNFP·25 Aug 202640

Annual Report 2025

Annual Report of the activities and outputs of the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) and its subgroups from April 2025 to March 2026.

EstablishedNovel foods & functionalUnreviewed

United Kingdom·GOV.UK – FSA·24 Aug 202615

Cell-cultivated product sandbox workshops

A summary of monthly workshops in the Food Standard Agency and Food Standard Scotland's cell-cultivated product programme.

EstablishedGeneral food lawUnreviewed

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