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All Legislation articles – Page 13
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Features and analysisGovernment proposes ban on plastic-containing wet wipes
The proposal is part of its Plan for Water
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Features and analysisHFSS ad rules may negatively impact retailers’ social media
The high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) restrictions could unfairly target small stores
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Features and analysisPricing issues in Scottish stores costing consumers millions
Trading Standards in Scotland has found serious pricing problems in convenience stores and supermarkets
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Features and analysisPhoenix 2 Retail unveils new vape compliance testing scheme
The vape supplier has worked with Trading Standards and trade bodies to design the programme
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Features and analysisAlcohol display restriction plans would cost Scottish c-stores £90 million
ACS claims the proposals are ”tin-eared” to mounting pressures facing retailers
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Features and analysisScottish alcohol display proposals ‘a failure waiting to happen’
The Federation of Independent Retailers has warned that plans by the Scottish government to introduce a display restrictions for alcohol is “naïve and a failure waiting to happen”
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Features and analysisDRS Scotland on track for August launch says Circularity Scotland
Registration for Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Scotland Return Point Operators is now open
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Features and analysisLGA calls for plain packaging for vape products
The Local Government Association wants vape products to be sold the same way as tobacco to prevent underage sales
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Features and analysisScottish alcohol display restriction plans 'another nail in the coffin' says the Fed
The group told the government the proposals were “unworkable” for independent retailers
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Features and analysisScotland’s Deposit Return Scheme return handling fees increased
The increase was announced following consultation with industry
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme details revealed by DEFRA
DRS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will commence from October 2025
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Features and analysisSlow start to HFSS enforcement by local authorities
Only two local authorities reported carrying out HFSS-specific visits since the legislation was introduced in October
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Features and analysis75% of UK consumers want glass included in Deposit Return Schemes
There is public demand for glass to be reinstated in DRSs in England and Northern Ireland
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Features and analysisLegislation to ban single-use plastic carrier bags introduced in Wales
The legislation will take effect in Autumn 2023
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Features and analysisIndustry gathers in Glasgow to prepare for Deposit Return Scheme
The DRS conference was attended by over 600 representatives from retail, manufacturing and hospitality
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Dear JacWhat are the rules on food labelling?
Confused about what should be displayed on food products you sell? Jac Roper sheds light on the situation
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Advice GuideHow to create written terms for staff
Legislation surrounding the hiring of staff can be complex, particularly what you need to provide when they start.
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OpinionVaping category causing 'significant concerns for retailers'
The ACS’ James Lowman warns of the growing threat of illicit products and underage sales within the vape category
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Dear JacGot a problem with your business? Contact Dear Jac
Jac Roper hears from several retailers struggling with their business
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Features and analysisScottish government's consultation fails to yield clear direction on vape category controls
A consultation into the vaping category has led to criticism by the industry
