Foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar – Promotions and Placement in Scotland The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Scotland) Regulations 2025, restricting the promotion and placement of foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar (HFSS) in Scotland, were laid on 31 October. Foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar – Promotions and Placement in Scotland
HSIS Research Paper Published The HSIS research paper - Where Are We up to with Vitamin, Mineral and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Gaps? Intake and Status Findings from the UK National Diet and Nutritional Survey 2019 to 2023 - is now published. HSIS Research Paper Published
UK-EU SPS Agreement – First Industry Stakeholder Information Forum The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is holding its first Industry Stakeholder Information Forum on the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement on 18 November at 10:00 to 11:00. UK-EU SPS Agreement – First Industry Stakeholder Information Forum
UK Regulator Dashboard Published The Department for Business and Trade has published the UK Regulator Dashboard containing information and KPIs from 16 UK regulators, published as part of the government’s Regulatory Action Plan. UK Regulator Dashboard Published
D-Mannose Switzerland Food Supplement Ban In March this year the CJEU judgment in Case C-589/23 considered that D-Mannose had a pharmacological mode of action. Following this judgement the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office in Switzerland has decided to ban D-Mannose in food supplements as of 30 September 2025. D-Mannose Switzerland Food Supplement Ban
UK Government – EM on EU Regulation 2025/637 Amending 2022/2292 The government has provided an Explanatory Memorandum (EM) summary relating to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2292, as regards to the requirements for the entry into the Union of certain dairy products, certain food additives derived from animals, collagen casings, minced meat, meat preparations, mechanically separated meat and composite products containing gelatine capsules. UK Government – EM on EU Regulation 2025/637 Amending 2022/2292
EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Dihydroberberine as a Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for authorisation of Dihydroberberine as a novel food (NF) . EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Dihydroberberine as a Novel Food
PAGB Updated Briefing Paper on Titanium Dioxide PAGB's briefing paper – ‘PAGB overview relating to the ban of titanium dioxide in foods, including its potential impact on food supplements and medicines’ has been updated. PAGB Updated Briefing Paper on Titanium Dioxide
FSA Consultation – Proposed BPA Ban, Alignment With the EU The FSA has launched a public consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on their proposal to implement a ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs). The consultation will close on 24 December 2025. FSA Consultation – Proposed BPA Ban, Alignment With the EU
PFAS – EFSA Workshop on Latest Advancements of PFASs Risk Assessment The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is organising on 17 November 2025 a workshop that will bring together interested stakeholders to discuss the latest scientific developments on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), including risk assessment. PFAS – EFSA Workshop on Latest Advancements of PFASs Risk Assessment
AESGP Webinar – Evaluating Credibility in Digital Campaigns AESGP is hosting a webinar on “Evaluating credibility in digital campaigns: a practical guide and example with Influencer Monitor" on 24 November. AESGP Webinar – Evaluating Credibility in Digital Campaigns
EFSA Consultation – Opinion on the Safety of Supplemental Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on a draft scientific opinion on the safety of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The deadline for response is 14 November 2025. EFSA Consultation – Opinion on the Safety of Supplemental Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
