Legal NewsBITE: Food and Drink Quarterly

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Welcome to Legal newsBITE: Food and Drink Quarterly, put together by our UK food and drink team. Articles this quarter include:

UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) Identifies Likely Source of E. Coli Outbreak
New EU Geographical Indication (GI) Rules for Wine, Spirits and Agricultural Products
Advertising Linked to Major Sporting Events Such as Euros or Olympics
UK FSA Publishes Information on Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs)
General Health Claims Under Scrutiny
New Dutch Allergen Policy – Applicable from 1 January 2026
Allergen Agenda – UK Research
Food Fraud in the Horsemeat Sector – Reports in Ireland
EU Environmental Crime Directive
UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Issues Reminder of Guidance on Machinery Safety Following Fine for Drinks Company
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Establishes European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
EU Commission Food Business Fine for Cross-border Trade Restrictions
Dutch Competition Authority Warning That Markets in Food Supply Chain Are at Risk From “Tacit Collusion”
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – Draft Legislation and Updates to Guidance on Packaging Data and What To Collect, Including Drinks Containers
UK Regulations on Waste Collections

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