CFA April 2024 Newsletter

In this issue: CFA & Policy: Consultation on EU’s proposed changes to Listeria criteria open until 8 May: Companies are urged to respond to the consultation, at: https://bit.ly/43YQeUi Listeria – improved enumeration method developed by CFA Brexit – First Phase of BTOM implemented, Second Phase arrives 30 April Health and Safety – the risks posed by flooring, footwear and frost Climate Change Agreements Sustainability: New recycling regime should exclude laminated board says CFA Putting rapid environmental testing to the test Making our (International Women’s) day – CFA’s Inspirational Women 35 Years of CFA: CFA Best Practice Production Standards – The bedrock of […]

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New recycling regime should exclude laminated board says CFA

CFA has endorsed a letter signed by various interested organisations on the current inclusion of laminated packaging in Defra’s Simpler Packaging Proposals (launched in October 2023 to simplify the ways people can recycle their waste at home). Packaging used by CFA Members for the hundreds of millions of sandwiches etc consists of laminated board. This packaging is currently declared as recyclable. Dr Rachel Hackett, Chair of CFA’s Sustainable Development Working Group commented: “The laminated board components can be easily separated by the consumer for recycling purposes. The proposed changes to legislation in this area will negatively affect the position on […]

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Making our (International Women’s) day – CFA’s Inspirational Women

 International Women’s Day 2024 brought good news for CFA with not one but two of the team honoured by the Women in Trade Association awards.   CFA Director General Karin Goodburn (right) was selected to be on the 2024 Women in Trade Associations Power List. The Trade Association Forum told Karin that her: “contribution and excellent leadership in your association and your sector over the last 12 months has been truly inspiring”.    Meanwhile CFA’s Technical Chair Dr Nicola Wilson was chosen for the Outstanding Member Contribution list.    Julia Garvey, Vice Chair of the Trade Association Forum said: “It […]

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