Legislation and regulation is one of the most dynamic and challenging aspects of the flavour industry. A specialist unit keeps the company and our customers up-to-date with current and forthcoming developments in the market.

We also have a thorough understanding of legislative matters and the impact on import and export from around the world. That’s vital when we serve customers and distributors in Scandinavia, South Africa, The Pacific Rim, The Far East, The Americas, Central and Eastern Europe.

On a more regional basis we offer advice and guidance related to trading standards issues, making product nutritional claims and helping customers gain organic certification where appropriate.

Through our membership of the leading trade associations and governing bodies we are also asked to make a contribution to improving awareness and education about the industry. For example, the successful British Soft Drinks Association ‘Liquids for Life’ initiative, designed to promote understanding of the soft drinks industry in secondary schools.

We are also active members of The British Society of Flavourists, The British Essence Manufacturers Association, The British Essential Oils Association and associate members of The Food & Drinks Federation. A comprehensive list of our memberships and associations is available separately.

Useful Web Sites
European Parliament and Council Directive 94/36/EC of 30th June 1994 on colours for use in food (http://europa.eu.int)

Title 21 Food and Drugs Code of Federal Regulations (http://www.acess.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html)

JECFA (http://foa.org/waicent/faoinfo/economic/esn/jecfa/jecfa.htm)

FAO (http://fao.org)

SCF (http://europa.eu.int/comm/dg24/health/sc/scf/index_en.html)

Natcol (www.natcol.org)

Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code (www.anzfa.gov.au)/(www.anzfa.gov.nz)