In the fast-moving regulatory landscape, staying informed on key legal developments is vital to protect your business and maintain compliance. Over recent months, we’ve seen important changes in legislation at EU, UK, and Irish levels. The latest edition of our Horizon Scanning report highlights new proposals and regulatory updates that may affect your food or drink business.
Our Horizon Scanning report provides a comprehensive summary of the evolving legal landscape. One reliable reference source, keeping you and your teams up to date and ready for what’s next.
In this edition, we explore key updates, including:
- New EU rules banning Bisphenol A in food contact materials – with non-compliant materials allowed until July 2026
- EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – introducing mandatory recyclability by 2030, new labelling, and targets to reduce waste
- Mandatory folic acid fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK by the end of 2026
- Changes to EU Micro Criteria Regulation for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods to enhance public health protection
- Postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation to December 2025, giving operators and traders more time to prepare
This report pulls together the main developments you need to know about and what they mean for your business.
Get in touch and find out more about our latest Horizon Scanning report and how our Legal team can help you protect your brand and your customers.
