Waste and Recycling Collections – Bank Holiday Change

Because of the Bank Holiday on Monday 25 August, all kerbside waste and recycling collections will take place one day later than usual between Monday 25 and Friday 29 August. Collections will return to normal from Monday 1 September.

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Important changes for food businesses

Important changes to Allergen Labelling Requirements

As of 1 October 2021 the requirements for labelling on prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods changed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The new labelling requirements help protect consumers by providing potentially life-saving allergen information on the packaging.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has an introduction to allergen labelling for PPDS food and have launched a PPDS HUB featuring information and sector guidance.

Trading Standards have also created guidance to assist businesses with these changes. Trading Standards Business Companion has some useful guidance for business on labelling of PPDS foods.

They also have an additional allergen resource that has been translated into 13 languages. It includes a poster, written guidance and videos.

For advice and further information on how this may affect your business you can contact your Environmental Health Team or your local Trading Standards department.

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A recording of this webinar is available on the Food Standards Agency website.