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Tougher fines for most serious food crimes

The rules, which also cover health and safety regulations, instruct judges to take a company’s turnover and financial circumstances into account when imposing fines. Penalties for serious offending have been increased because in the past some offenders received fines that did not properly reflect their crimes, the Sentencing Council said. ‘Fair and proportionate’ Council member Michael Caplan QC said: “These guidelines will introduce a consistent approach to sentencing, ensuring fair and proportionate sentences for those who cause death or injury to their employees and the public or put them at risk. “These offences can have very serious consequences and it is important that sentences reflect these.” You can read the full article HERE

 

Food Labelling Services comments:

The new rules include misleading consumers through food labelling and advertising. It is therefore imperative to ensure all pack communication is fully compliant with the Food Labelling Regulations 2011. Visit our page HERE for more information.