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Unqualified “healthy” claims for processed snack bars are confirmed as a no go area for TV ads following this ITC decision, but its verdict on a puffier “all good stuff”…

A European Court of Justice verdict on a Protected Designation of Origin highlights the protection available for foods from particular EU regions.   Topic:  Food Who:  The Consorzio del Formaggio…

Failure to mention GM ingredients in soya mince led to a £16,000 pay-out for the retailer responsible.   Topic: Food Who: Warwickshire Trading Standards and East End Foods of West…

Leicester trading standards thought claims made for Seven Seas’ cod liver oil capsules overstepped the mark.   Who: Seven Seas Ltd and Leicester Council’std and Leicester Council’s consumer protection service…

Who or what is the Joint Health Claims Initiative, and what are they saying about health claim in advertising?   Topic: Food Who: The Joint HealtB>Who: The Joint Health Claims…

Since 1996 Wrigley Canada has been fighting for the right to promote its EXTRA gum as having cavity fighting properties   Topic: FoodWho: Wrigley CanadaWhen: May 2000Where: Federal Court of…

Following controversy about Mars’ claims that polyphenol, an element naturally occurring in cocoa plants, can help keep your heart healthy.   Topic: FoodWho: Nestlé, Shropshire Trading StandardsWhen: Late May 2000Where:…

Deals with labelling of all foods containing GM products   Topic:  Food New law: The Genetically Modified and Novel Food (Labelling) (England) Regulations 2000, consolidated regulations enforcing all current EC…