Petition updateDemand Fair Regulations for Low Carb and Keto Terminology and Support Small BusinessesManchester Law School's response to the low carb / keto claims ruling
Miguel Hayworthmanchester, ENG, United Kingdom
Apr 12, 2024

We have recieved futher guidence from the manchester law school on how this affects buisnesses such as sweet victory products ltd as the law school confermed.

Manchester Law School's BPP Enterprise Legal Advice Clinic summarizes the legal position with regards to nutrician claims, regarding compliance with UK law on food labelling and nutritional claims. Here's a brief summary of that advice:

Advice: Explanation of UK and EU regulations on nutrition claims, emphasizing that "low-carb" claims are not permitted.

Consequences of non-compliance, including potential criminal charges.

Clarification of liability as a third-party seller, emphasizing responsibility for ensuring compliance.

Exploration of alternative packaging options and potential compliant claims such as "keto friendly."

Further Information and Advice: Provide links to relevant laws and regulations, encourage feedback, and inform about file retention policy and privacy policy.

The full texts of any laws and regulations referenced in this letter can be found here:
EU Regulation No. 1924/2006:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2006/1924/data.xht?view=snippet&wrap=true

Department of Health and Social Care Guidance on Nutrition Claims:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nutrition-and-health-claims-guidance-to-compliance-with-regulation-ec-1924-2006-on-nutrition-and-health-claims-made-on-foods

Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780348212549/contents

The Nutrition and Health Claims (England) Regulations 2007:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/2080/contents/made

The Nutrition and Health Claims (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/165/contents/made

Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/great-britain-nutrition-and-health-claims-nhc-register

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