Posted on
17-02-10
The Price of Compliance - The New Data Protection Fee RegimeProducer Responsibility (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 Ignore them at your peril (and possibly substantial cost)
Better known as the ‘Waste Packaging Regulations’, these are a reincarnation of those first introduced in 1997. It is therefore a matter of some considerable concern that there are apparently still a significant number of businesses (including food businesses) who are either ignorant of their existence, or who are failing to comply.
Posted on
28-10-09
Introduced by Simon Peacock, Catalyst Corporate Finance.
Posted on
18-12-08
Food Update - December 2008
A quarterly round-up of issues affecting the food sector
Posted on
08-07-08
FOOD UPDATE - July 2008
Welcome to our latest update for the food industry. You will find a snapshot of some of the key legal developments facing businesses in the food sector.
For those of you that employ temporary labour, agreement has finally been reached on legislation covering the rights of agency workers. We are interested to hear from you on the average length of time you employ agency workers and whether the 12 week period agreed is reasonable.
And with major food retailer M&S launching ‘Plan A’ - what impact are environmental concerns having on your business? The FSA are encouraging food manufacturers to find natural alternatives to artificial additives and colourings and our property round-up considers ‘Green Leases’.
Finally, if you are considering selling your business the chancellor has some good news in the form of ‘Entrepreneurs’ Relief’.
For articles on all these topics and more, read on and if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised please contact us.
Posted on
19-02-08
Food Update - a quarterly round-up of issues affecting the food sector
Posted on
15-10-07
A fresh approach to the food industry
Posted on
03-10-07
The Companies Act is changing…
The Companies Act 2006 has been law since 8 November 2006 but it is not yet all in force - it is coming into force in stages. In this review we highlight the key changes and answer some of the questions that you may have in preparation for 1st October, when the next part of the Act becomes law.
