‘A Practical Guide to Food Law in the United Kingdom – Third Edition’ by Ian Thomas

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Paperback: 978-1-916698-61-1
Published: December 2024
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Description

Much has happened since the publication of ‘A Practical Guide to Food Law in the United Kingdom – 2nd Edition’. Now, more than ever, is an exciting time to be involved in food law.

The foundations of current UK (GB) food law are based on its membership of the European Union. However, regulatory divergence is becoming more noticeable and we are starting to see the impact of the changes brought about by the UK being a Third Country outside the EU.

Nevertheless, the core principles of food law remain as clear and important as ever; how to protect the health and interest of consumers. This book provides practical advice on the application of some key food laws to fulfill these requirements.

Topics covered in this book include general food law, safety, hygiene, food information and nutrition and health claims. It also includes chapters on specific obligations placed on the food business operator such as traceability, withdrawal and recall. There are also chapters dealing with official controls, the powers of competent authorities, enforcement and how to challenge official actions, criminal prosecutions and sentencing.

The focus is on providing basic information in a readable and practical way to help the reader navigate some of the complexities of modern-day food law and practice.

This revised edition will be of particular interest to anyone involved in the food industry, students and academics as well as those involved in the regulatory and legal aspects of food law.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ian Thomas is a dual-qualified food lawyer practising in England and Wales (barrister at Gough Square Chambers London, called to the Bar in 1993) and in the Republic of Ireland (solicitor at Ian Thomas Associates, admitted to the Roll in 2006).

Ian has substantial experience in advising clients and representing them in court across a broad spectrum of food law issues. These include: safety and hygiene, food information, slaughterhouses, animal welfare, nutrition and health claims, food supplements, borderline products, traceability, withdrawals and recalls, official controls, detention of food and challenges to enforcement actions. He works with other lawyers and clients from outside the UK and Ireland to advise them on both domestic and EU law and policy.

Ian is a Visiting Professor at Ulster University where he contributes to lectures and course material on the PgC/PgD/MSc Food Regulatory Affairs and Veterinary Public Health courses. He is an elected Fellow of the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology, a member of the Food Law Group, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and the Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association.

Ian co-wrote a chapter in Consumer and Trading Standards Law and Practice (‘the Pink Book’) and he is a regular contributor to the European Food and Feed Law Review (Ireland country correspondent). He is the author of two food law books published by Law Brief Publishing: ‘A Practical Guide to the Law Relating to Food – Third Edition’; and ‘Covid-19 and the Law Relating to Food in the UK and Republic of Ireland: The Essential Guide’.

Ian is recognised as a leading junior in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

Recommendations in the Law Directories:

“My go-to food law barrister. Ian can easily distil complicated and technical food points into digestible information. He has an excellent and refreshing advocacy style that he is always adapting.” – Chambers UK Bar 2024

“Ian Thomas is extremely responsive and can distil technical points into easily digestible bites. He’s also excellent for the instructing solicitor as he manages expectations really well.” – Chambers UK Bar 2024

“An excellent advocate, who is able to advise the client on the best legal route, whilst recognising the commercial realities of the client’s business.” – Chambers UK Bar, 2023

“He is very client-friendly and unbelievably responsive, with excellent attention to detail.” – Legal 500, 2023

CONTENTS

Chapter One – Introducing Food Law Concepts
Chapter Two – Food Law in the UK
Chapter Three – Food Safety
Chapter Four – Food Hygiene
Chapter Five – Food Information to Consumers
Chapter Six – Nutrition and Health Claims
Chapter Seven – Traceability, Withdrawal and Recall
Chapter Eight – Official Controls and Enforcement
Chapter Nine – Challenging Enforcement Action
Chapter Ten – Criminal Prosecutions
Chapter Eleven – Sentencing
Chapter Twelve – Overall Conclusions and the Future of UK Food Law