All Legislation articles – Page 10
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Features and analysis
Local authority enforcement funding for HFSS revealed
Local authorities will have just an additional £520 each to enforce HFSS legislation
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Features and analysis
Ferrero extends product recall to include more Kinder lines
The recall now includes Kinder Surprise eggs, Kinder Mini Eggs and the Kinder Egg Hunt kit
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Features and analysis
Government publishes updated HFSS guidance
Questions remain regarding symbol groups and their inclusion in the legislation
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Features and analysis
Retailers urged to remove unlisted CBD products from sale
This follows on from the publication of a list of orally consumed CBD products permitted for sale
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Advice Guide
How to prepare for the Calorie Labelling Regulations
Affected convenience stores need to be ready before 6 April
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Features and analysis
Scottish Grocers’ Federation denies DRS judicial action
The SGF has denied reports that it is seeking a judicial review of the Deposit Return Scheme
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Features and analysis
ACS writes to Prime Minister urging HFSS rethink
The trade body said now is not the time to introduce these costly regulations
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Features and analysis
ACS calls for HFSS proposals to be scrapped
ACS has set out its recommendations to the Chancellor ahead of the spring statement later this month, calling for HFSS proposals to be scrapped in favour of cracking down on the illicit alcohol and tobacco trade.
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Opinion
HFSS restrictions are coming: are you ready?
New legislation on the sale of HFSS is coming soon and retailers need to be prepared
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Features and analysis
Vape promotion ban proposals slammed by SGF
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on vaping promotion in stores
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Features and analysis
Government must honour commitment to business rates reform, says ACS
ACS has responded to a joint consultation launched by the Treasury and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, about implementing changes to business rates confirmed at the Autumn Budget.
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Product News
Geek Bar unveils new packaging to combat non-compliant products
Disposable vape manufacturer Geek Bar has launched a range of new packaging to help combat counterfeit and non-compliant vaping products.
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Features and analysis
Half of independent retailers not aware of HFSS legislation
54% of independent retailers state they have not heard of the upcoming HFSS legislation, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK wholesale market report 2021/22.
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Features and analysis
Treasury Committee examines increasing cost of card payments for businesses
ACS has welcomed the Treasury Committee’s research on the increasing cost of card payments for businesses in the UK
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Products In Depth
Eight things you need to know about Healthier Snacking
As HFSS snacks take a bow it’s all change for 2022
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Features and analysis
Police Scotland steps up to tackle abuse against retail staff
Almost 300 cases of abuse against shop staff in Scotland were reported to police in the first three months of new legislation
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Features and analysis
Geek Bar launches new campaign tackling non-compliant products
The campaign aims to inform retailers about non-compliant vaping products
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Dear Jac
What are your rights regarding banning customers?
Jac Roper hears from a retailer dealing with a difficult customer
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Features and analysis
Retailer prosecuted for selling counterfeit tobacco in Salford
A businessman has had over £11,000 worth of counterfeit tobacco taken from his premises and has been prosecuted.
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Features and analysis
New implementation date for Scottish Deposit Return Scheme announced
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is set to come into effect on 16 August 2023