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Hard Lessons from “Hard Solo” for Alcohol and Non-Alc Alternatives NPD
How do you keep your business out of NPD hot water (with or without lemon)? Be proactive, be prepared, and remember that the UC F&B team is here to help. Look a little harder into the lessons to be learned from Hard Solo in this UC F&B ‘Deep Dive’.
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UC How To: Navigating Online Content, Claims & Conflict
We're here to help you manage risk and capture opportunity for your business online. Whether you're a social media savant or an interweb 'newb', this blog and our downloadable UC How-To are designed to educate and highlight solutions right for you, including specific rules and strategies for regulated businesses (in health and food).
Read MorePATHWISE NPD 101: Permissions Pathways - Claims
Learn what can and can't be said about food products, including functional foods and beverages. We tackle the whats, whys, and where-to-from-heres when navigating the food-medicine interface in UC F&B's second NPD 101 instalment.
Read MoreNPD 101: Permissions Pathways - Ingredients
Learn what can and can't be added to F&B products, including functional foods and beverages. We tackle the whats, whys, and where-to-from-heres when navigating the food-medicine interface in UC F&B's first NPD 101 instalment.
Read MoreALERT! 'Calming' Ashwagandha now a prohibited novel food
The 'adaptogen' ashwagandha has been flagged as a 'novel food' posing a risk to human health and CANNOT be sold as/in food. Read this urgent update for more on how to manage risk to your business
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Greenwashing Update: 2023 Regulatory Priorities & Actions
Q1 of 2023 has already shown us the regulators are putting public money where their announced priorities are when it comes to 'greenwashing', with new action and more on the horizon.
Read MoreMind your ‘P’s and ‘Q’s: Australia’s crusade against plastics (National Snapshot)
Food packaging and serving items are targeted to be 100% plastic-free in Australia by 2025. Let’s talk about how rapidly-tightening compliance requirements in each state and territory are set to impact food service and manufacturing businesses across the country.
Read MoreFormulated Supplementary Sports Foods: Under Review
Following changes implemented by the TGA, FSANZ is reviewing the regulation of Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods.
Read More2023 Plastics Ban: Everything you need to know
The Victorian Single-Use Plastics Ban is now in effect. Find out what this means for your business and where to from here.
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UC How To: Online Content, Claims & Conflict
Our easy how-to guide on managing risks in online advertising and comms, including navigating social media, complaints, reviews, and influencers. Plus specific compliance for food & health businesses.
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Functional Food Permissions Pathways Explained
This handy flowchart explains the key considerations in determining whether an ingredient can be added to food and when you can make claims, particularly relevant for functional food & beverage NPD.
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UC + Calyx: Crafting Sustainability Claims
A practical step-by-step guide to identifying, evidencing, crafting, and communicating claims around environmental impact, sustainability initiatives, and all things green, with help from the experts.
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Careers Guide
A guide to Universal Counsel's core career opportunities for paralegals, associates, or senior associates (or see Consultants). Application must inc cover letter and CV: joinus@universalcounsel.com.au
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Consultants Guide
A guide to UC's Consultants support services offering. Being your own boss doesn't have to mean going it alone. Join our Network today. #UCthedifference. Contact: joinus@universalcounsel.com.au
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Network Partners Guide
The 'one-stop professionals' UC Network Model connects clients with expert service providers experienced in their industry. Already a legend in your own lunchbox? Join us as a Network Partner today.
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UC The Plan For Your Business
An overview of how the UC Network Model can work for your business. Universal Counsel is a network of experts in everything that matters to you. With tailored solutions, we're always in your corner.
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UC. Creative Snapshot
A snapshot of the tailored services and solutions we offer for Creative Industries businesses. Read more on UC. Creative in 'WHAT WE DO'.
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UC. F&B Snapshot
A snapshot of the tailored services and solutions we offer for food & beverage and agriculture businesses. Read more on UC. F&B in 'WHAT WE DO'.
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