Rapid timescales and high production ratees in the FMCG space increase the pressure on manufacturers to quickly develop products that meet demand, particularly around quality and cost.

COP26 is highlighting the importance of adopting a way of life that protects the planet. This interesting article discusses some of the advances being made in the food & drink industry including 3D printing...

The client, a pharmacist, was charged by the regulator with dispensing to themselves a prescription pharmaceutical product.

The Statement of Non-Compliance with GMP published on the EudraGMP website noted that one critical and three major deficiencies were uncovered during the inspection.

On October 9, 2024, Bio-Thera Solutions and Gedeon Richter announced they have reached an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2206, a biosimilar candidate to STELARA (ustekinumab).

With inflation rising to 3.5%, it's the first time we've seen it push past the 3% mark since March of last year. This is a clear indication that cost pressures remain stubborn, particularly in areas like energy and food.

Last month, Hannah Herbert-Owen, Sam Young and Rory Wilson from the Corporate & Commercial team attended an entrepreneurial showcase event hosted by CAMEntrepreneurs, the Cambridge Alumni Entrepreneurs Community...

On 16 December 2013 the European Chemicals Agency added the following seven substances of very high concern to the Candidate List for REACH authorisation: cadmium sulphide; disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis(azo)]bis(4-aminonaph thalene-1-sulphonate) (C.I. Direct Red 28); disodium 4-amino-3-[[4'-[(2,4-diaminophenyl)azo][1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]azo]-5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulp honate (C.I. Direct Black 38); dihexyl phthalate; imidazolidine-2-thione (2-imidazol

Sweeping changes may be on the horizon for the food and beverage industry, driven by consumer demands for healthier products and stricter regulations on ingredients and packaging.

For many companies in the start-­up phase of their different product offerings, the fast ­developing cannabis market in the UK is characterized

The campaign provides practical information on how to recognize legitimate online retailers of medicines and medical devices.

The Food and Drink Federation has published best practices on "How to Label Pre-Packed Foods Which Include Cereals Containing Gluten."

On April 27, 2015, the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Food Standards Agency published guidance on the information that should be provided to consumers...

Raj Konanahalli, Consumer Products Partner & Managing Director, discussed how so-called "Big Food" companies are shrinking due to pressures on valuations and are focusing more on their core offerings by disposing the slower, capital-intensive or non-core businesses.

In this podcast episode, hosted by The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, Mathys & Squire managing associate Laura Clews joins the hosts to discuss all things IP and food. From Colin vs. Cuthbert...

On December 8, 2016, the UK's Committee of Advertising Practices announced new rules banning the advertising of high fat, salt, or sugar ("HFSS") food or drink products in children's media.

On February 5, 2025 Valneva SE ("Valneva") announced that the United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted marketing authorization...

We recently reported (here) on the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and discussed how antimicrobial patent filings have faired over the last 10 years.

We recently reported (here) on the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and discussed how antimicrobial patent filings have faired over the last 10 years.

A newly discovered mode of action for a known compound can support patentable second medical use claims in Europe, even when the condition being treated is already known.