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London Borough of Tower Hamlets Approve Late Night Levy after Second Consultation
We previously reported on the successful challenge to the Late Night Levy in Tower Hamlets which resulted in a second consultation. Following that consultation, Tower Hamlets Council have confirmed that they are to press ahead wit...
Gambling Commission lottery consultation drawing to a close
Those wishing to comment upon the Gambling Commissions’ consultation regarding society lotteries have until the 30th September 2017. The Commission is seeking views on changes that will make it easier for consumers to understand where ...
Gaming - Remote gambling and software technical standards updates 1st October
Remote gambling and software technical standards details the specific technical standards and the security requirements that licensed remote gambling operators and gambling software operators need to meet. It comprises: Technical standards Secur...
FSA publishes food law enforcement data
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has just published official statistics on food law enforcement by local authorities for the year 2016/17. The information provided by local authorities and compiled by the FSA, gives a detailed breakdown of enforcem...
Where does the "buck" stop for Food Safety Regulations? Reviewing your systems for the new regime.
With the new blueprint for regulation of food safety published this summer, it is more important than ever, that your regulatory safety systems are in order. For both The Food Standards Agency ( FSA) and Food Standards Sco...
New labeling advice published by Portman Group
On Tuesday (12th September) the Portman group published revised Guidance to drinks producers on communicating alcohol and health-related information to consumers across multiple channels, including on-pack and online. The new Guidance supersedes ...
Lords debate Gambling Advertising
This lunchtime the House of Lords have debated the effects of gambling advertisement on children. A debate proposed by Lord Chadlington (Conservative) raised concerns about the prominence, frequency and appropriateness of Gambling advertisin...