https://gowlingwlg.com/ecaapi/en-cn/rss/resource?sector=Food+%26+BeverageGowling WLG Resources RSS Feedaae9cd3f-5a50-4a4d-8bab-1aada05bfee2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/drip-dripfine-the-cma-targets-drip-pricing-againThe CMA has intensified its crackdown on drip pricing, securing nearly £2m in consumer refunds and £6m in fines. New investigations highlight growing risks for businesses that exclude mandatory fees from advertised prices, making pricing transparency and compliance essential.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Zb853516f-1f4d-437a-9cb1-aff976cda93fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/employment-law-changes-2024The Government has advanced employment law reforms, including expanded trade union rights, stronger industrial action protections, updated tips guidance and new right to work obligations from October 2026. Employers should also monitor developments on the Fair Work Agency, gender pay reporting and contract changes.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z54d83f3e-400e-4b81-851c-a3f1aa396ffahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/subscriptions-savings-and-scrutinyThe government's latest consumer reforms target misleading pricing practices and subscription traps, placing greater scrutiny on how businesses engage with consumers. We explore the proposed changes, their interaction with the DMCCA, and what organisations should do now.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z7a80f06e-8f42-4b65-89ac-e557786aa2c7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/a-wakeup-call-on-reference-pricing-high-court-rejects-cmas-12-ratioThe CMA’s long-running investigation into Emma Sleep has gone to Court over reference pricing. While other consumer law concerns were resolved between the parties, the CMA sought an order requiring discounted prices to be supported by a sufficient volume of sales at the higher reference price.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z7ab017c6-e7ce-47b1-a726-1af827129f20https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/canadian-product-stewardship-and-epr-2026-summer-updateCanada’s product stewardship and extended producer responsibility landscape continues to evolve, with new compliance requirements, program changes and enforcement developments across multiple provinces. See what businesses should be watching for in the second half of 2026.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z310ef954-baba-43a6-b577-692af0e3ac62https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/substantiating-functional-food-claims-in-canadaFunctional food claims can gain traction long before the evidence catches up. Food and beverage companies should understand Canada’s regulatory pathways and the practical trade-offs between substantiation, speed, and market differentiationTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z73949d2e-abde-4558-8234-d33d849ab70chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/input-future-nhp-quality-expectationsManufacturers, packagers, labellers and importers have an opportunity to help shape Health Canada’s future quality expectations for natural health products. Consultation is now open.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z33007575-a156-4e50-b533-21bad55a7042https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/competition-bureau-new-grocery-focusThe Competition Bureau’s grocery focus gives food-sector businesses a clear signal of where future scrutiny may land, from pricing algorithms and loyalty programs to supply chain arrangements.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z0cb4ea07-216e-4735-985d-11850e0ca5f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/time-to-face-the-music-on-drip-pricingThe CMA is rapidly advancing its crackdown on drip pricing, closing a number of its investigations and securing over £1.95 million in refunds and £5.7 million in fines, signalling a tougher, faster-moving consumer enforcement regime.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zb370877f-60be-416a-aa42-245288b9b4dehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2026/you-didnt-tick-it-you-shouldnt-pay-it-cma-targets-online-add-onsThe CMA has fined Marks Electrical £720k for using pre‑ticked boxes to sell add‑ons, with £600k to be refunded to customers. Enforcement on ‘dark patterns’ is accelerating, reinforcing that optional extras must require clear, active consumer consent.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zb026bd1e-5f68-4558-baac-88bb77aee967https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/health-canada-removes-fps-submission-requirement-for-nhp-product-licence-applicationsHealth Canada announced a significant procedural shift in the Natural Health Product (NHP) licensing process. As of June 25, 2026, finished product specifications (FPS) will no longer be required as part of a Class II or III product licence application.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zafda2d03-0748-4a86-bf49-8211ed23c9f8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2026/pay-to-parent-ryanairs-family-fees-hit-turbulenceThe CMA is investigating Ryanair’s family seating charges, focusing on fairness and price transparency. The case highlights growing enforcement risk around ‘drip pricing’ and signals a wider regulatory crackdown on hidden or unavoidable consumer costs.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z39317f16-8055-4ff3-8093-405eeeafc997https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/reports/2026/risky-businessGeopolitical volatility is no longer a background risk for business leaders. It is shaping strategy, investment and governance decisions in real time. Our latest report explores why resilience is becoming a defining leadership capability, and what organisations must do to move beyond reactive risk management in an era of permanent volatility.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z3c5b36a8-146f-4045-a1ce-19f62f75ca1fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/misleading-sales-practices-dont-sleep-on-the-cmaThe Competition and Markets Authority has secured a High Court-backed settlement against Emma Sleep for misleading urgency tactics, including reset timers and false demand claims. Part of a wider probe into "dark patterns", it signals stricter enforcement against online pressure-selling practices.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 Z3b8f1368-3fb7-4852-a891-bd729b34493dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/health-canada-proposes-to-exempt-certain-low-risk-non-prescription-drugsHealth Canada has proposed to exempt certain low-risk NPDs from the requirements of Division 8 of Part C (New Drugs) of the Food and Drug Regulations (“FDR”). As a result, low-risk non-prescription drugs (“NPDs”) that have not been previously authorized in Canada may soon benefit from a less onerous pathway to market.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 Zab75f6fa-4e53-4bff-a25a-f2175abd8b1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/ad-standards-issues-new-environmental-claims-guidanceAd Standards has released new guidance on environmental claims in advertising, sharpening expectations around “green” messaging. Here’s what it means for your advertising strategy.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 Z638d176f-0934-403f-88b0-282a7deb6e7ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/health-canada-reclassifies-sports-electrolyte-products-as-foodsHealth Canada announced that sports electrolyte products will transition from the natural health product (NHP) framework to the supplemented food regulatory framework, aligning oversight with how these products are marketed and consumed.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z683624be-5cc6-4fae-8453-b78db546dcebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/china-spc-signals-stronger-judicial-action-against-systematic-bad-faith-trademark-filingsChina’s Supreme People’s Court has confirmed that repeated, coordinated bad‑faith trademark registrations can constitute unfair competition. The decision strengthens civil litigation under the Anti‑Unfair Competition Law, shifting enforcement from reactive administrative action to proactive deterrence for brand owners. Find out more.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z492c3296-2a2e-4d84-b2ad-3141354239c3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/big-picture-for-business-2026-q1-snapshotQ1 2026 has reshaped the business outlook. Geopolitical tensions, trade disruption and energy supply shocks are weighing on growth and inflation expectations, while interest rate cuts recede. At the same time, accelerating AI investment is reshaping markets and strategy.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zb4dc7e4e-1844-41b2-a3fd-6102358b9842https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/a-first-taste-of-the-asas-less-healthy-food-rulingsNew UK ad restrictions are now being tested. The ASA's first rulings—covering Iceland, Lidl, German Doner Kebab and On The Beach—show how the rules apply in practice. Read our quick rundown to check your ads stay compliant.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zac70a7be-634a-4ee8-b0a8-3a53628a1dd5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/putting-the-brakes-on-drip-pricingThe Competition and Market Authority's first use of its new consumer enforcement powers delivers a £5 million hit for drip pricing. Fines are fast and high. If you advertise prices, act now.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z30228d89-d8e1-4708-bbf5-895ad3372581https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/five-stars-zero-substance-the-cma-takes-aim-at-misleading-reviewsOnline reviews are firmly in the CMA’s sights. New DMCCA powers mean tougher enforcement and bigger fines, with investigations already under way across multiple sectors. Use reviews? Now’s the time to check your policy and practices.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z77cddc1d-e979-45a6-b230-da79d0cf451chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/legislation-passes-to-amend-environmental-claims-prohibitions-of-the-competition-actBill C-15 partially rescinds greenwashing prohibitions and private action rights under the Competition Act. New provisions are now in force, reshaping how businesses can make environmental claims.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Za2e5cf6e-e96f-4f2a-84d8-eb95170ce192https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/bitesize-boilerplate-small-clauses-big-impact-focus-on-force-majeureForce majeure clauses provide vital contractual protection when external events disrupt performance. Part three of our Bitesize Boilerplate series explores force majeure clauses and recent case law which highlights the importance of clear working and precise definitions.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zbcc0d079-1d33-4695-85e5-91cd1b37fdbahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/bitesize-boilerplate-small-clauses-big-impactSmall clauses can carry big risk. Part two of our Bitesize Boilerplate series explores assignment clauses and why they matter. Read part two now and follow the series to stay ahead of common contractual pitfalls.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z2ea23960-6dd8-4134-96c1-6d379f059bc3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/canada-initiates-safeguard-inquiry-what-importers-need-to-knowThe Government of Canada has launched a new safeguard inquiry into imports of certain frozen and canned vegetables, and previewed a potential further inquiry into certain wood products. In this article, as importers urgently consider whether to participate, we cover the essential details importers need to know about what a safeguard inquiry entails and its potential implications.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z2134c4e0-2b94-4e99-87db-56dc6bf6764dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/bitesize-boilerplate-small-clauses-big-impact-focus-on-variationSmall clauses can carry big risk. In long‑term contracts, variation clauses often decide who controls change. Part one of our Bitesize Boilerplate series explains why they matter.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Ze7617e88-7f89-43db-a50f-74f244671c29https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/health-canada-eliminates-the-fsrn-processHealth Canada has announced the immediate elimination of the Foreign Site Reference Number (FSRN) process and the requirement to list foreign warehouses on site licences. These changes are intended to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative burden.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zb5052202-f8ce-4360-8057-2463c27a38f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/canadian-product-stewardship-and-eprThis installment of our bi-annual series provides an overview of key updates, timelines, and emerging initiatives expected in early 2026.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z154240c7-677d-4e10-adc9-47b139d21ef8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/redomiciliation-a-uae-perspectiveRedomiciliation to the UAE offers new flexibility for companies seeking operational, tax and regulatory advantages. From legal considerations to employee impacts, businesses must plan carefully. Read the full article to explore the seven key questions every company should assess.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zfa99862a-c3a7-4d3d-863d-b20bd8b6a7d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/top-10-compliance-tips-for-your-2026-report-under-the-supply-chains-actCompliance under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act continues to evolve, with increased scrutiny on governance and disclosure. Organizations should approach the 2026 reporting cycle with careful attention to statutory expectations.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z1aa4b4f5-72a1-43fc-84c3-c04eeebfc08bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2025/environmental-improvement-plan-2025-what-businesses-need-to-knowWhat does the UK’s Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 mean for business? In our latest insight, we look at what the key themes of the EIP mean for businesses, highlight the implications for stakeholders across different sectors, and explore how the plan could shape future environmental legislation and business compliance.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zd13aaaf9-2821-4932-b6bd-bef031c645f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2025/why-mince-pies-are-missing-from-festive-adsWhere have the mince pies gone? New UK rules on advertising ‘less healthy’ food and drink formally take effect on 5 January 2026, with voluntary compliance ahead of the deadline already reshaping festive campaigns and beyond. Find out what’s changing and how brands can adapt.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z6faf92f3-5330-401b-9efa-453c202d2a38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2025/cma-intensifies-consumer-law-enforcement-under-dmcca-2024The Competition and Market Authority's latest guidance urges businesses to strengthen consumer law compliance under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumer Act 2024. With new turnover-linked fines and direct enforcement powers, companies should review pricing, reviews and contract practices to avoid costly breaches and reputational risk.Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zdc6740ba-c687-4277-8d35-c11989428e75https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/canadian-international-trade-tribunal-confirms-duty-free-classification-of-natural-health-productsIn a decision released Friday, November 7, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal has confirmed that Health Canada–licensed natural health products (“NHPs”) are “medicaments” under tariff heading 30.04, not “other food preparations” of tariff heading 21.06.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zd33dd0f7-1419-435c-9877-55c477760df7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/informal-communications-formal-consequencesThe Court of Appeal confirmed that under English law, a binding contract can arise informally, here via WhatsApp, calls and email, between DAZN and Coupang over FIFA Club World Cup rights, despite outstanding terms and expectation of a formal agreement.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zfa27054a-5fb9-4b6a-98e5-66bd172ebcf1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/understanding-eccta-what-is-the-reasonable-procedures-defence-and-how-does-it-affect-your-contractsAs of 1 September 2025, large UK companies face criminal liability under ECCTA for failing to prevent fraud by associated persons. Unlimited fines apply unless “reasonable procedures” exist. We explore how contract wording supports compliance, risk assessment, and government guidance.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z66ed18c4-8cf6-42eb-8199-9ebcae071e6fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/red-tape-reduction-measuresHealth Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have released 42 initiatives to streamline red tape measures across foods, drugs, medical devices, cannabis, and more.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z8f9dc38f-2fd8-42f2-9ee8-5de8d97b3baahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/removal-regulatory-exemptions-food-additives-class-uncertaintyRecent amendments remove exemptions for essential oils, oleoresins and natural extractives, meaning some long-used substances may now be treated as food additives. With Letters of No Objection (LONOs) also discontinued, food manufacturers face added compliance uncertainty.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z9f73f442-405f-4a55-a4af-44c247e6786ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/gmp-guidance-for-natural-health-productsHealth Canada has issued updated good manufacturing practices guidance for natural health products, effective March 4, 2026.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Zf8b66cdf-2084-4382-ad1d-7ae1564927afhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2025/your-step-by-step-guide-to-the-uks-important-design-law-consultationThe UK government is consulting on reforms to modernise design law, creating a framework tailored for the digital age to better support UK innovation and creativity.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z9770c479-4bde-448b-a80b-e221052c4992https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2025/corporate-team-acts-for-thg-on-103-million-saleOur Corporate team advised THG on the £103m sale of Claremont Ingredients to Nactarome Group. The transaction supports strategic focus on Myprotein and financial strengthening, with a long-term supply agreement secured. Multiple teams advised across corporate, tax, and real estate.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z76b16f93-a96c-4904-9e79-bce719df8888https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2025/agreement-with-open-price-clause-upheld-by-court-of-appeal-in-ksy-juice-blends-ltd-v-citrosuco-gmbhIn KSY Juice Blends UK Ltd v Citrosuco GmbH, the Court of Appeal upheld the enforceability of open pricing terms, confirming that a reasonable market price can be implied where intent to contract is clear. This decision strengthens commercial certainty in UK contract law and offers vital guidance for drafting commercial agreements.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z53271211-32fd-4b18-bb5b-eed7d9753179https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/canadian-product-stewardship-and-epr-2025-summer-updateExtended producer responsibility (EPR) and product stewardship efforts are evolving across Canada in 2025, including new and expanded frameworks, transitions in program models, and key updates that may affect your operations.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zb859a280-0ebe-49b2-907a-469ed17024cahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/breaking-the-chain-top-tips-for-avoiding-and-resolving-supply-chain-disputesGlobal supply chains face disruption from economic, geopolitical, regulatory, and technological forces. At London International Disputes Week, Gowling WLG's panel explored how businesses can anticipate, mitigate, and seek redress for such issues, with insights from international legal experts.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zb6947cb3-2935-41e1-b8d2-bf093ccf39echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/exploring-the-new-ncsc-code-of-practiceOur Cyber Security and Resilience team explores the new Cyber Governance Code of Practice, intended to help organisations embed cyber risk management into their corporate governance, and details the five key principles directors should seek to implement now.Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 Zbbc6e883-60a4-4e71-91a1-be33aeee164bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/uk-government-consults-business-on-responses-to-us-tariffsThe UK Government is consulting businesses on its response to the tariffs introduced by the Trump administration.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Zef063a2d-545d-4e4a-b2c9-46dc5ec21c28https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/from-ad-law-to-influencersThis year's INTA Annual Meeting is once again almost upon us. The event is now global benchmark on the IP industry calendar. This year's no different with more than 10,000 delegates set to descend on the San Diego Convention Center, for five days of meetings, presentations and networking.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Zba4f98f6-d9b5-4736-84ca-25523f8df08bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/new-temporary-exemptions-to-natural-health-product-plain-language-labelling-regulationsHealth Canada’s latest exemption order means all NHPs are now exempt from plain language labelling requirements until June 2028.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Zdbe3ca19-f9c4-4a02-8ca8-433ffcff06bdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/the-modern-slavery-act-and-supply-chainsTiming with the 10-year anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the Government issued updated statutory guidance last week on the supply chain obligations for businesses. In this update, we provide a high-level summary of the guidance, what it means for businesses and key points to consider.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Zc0b7381c-23fa-4e32-8add-b23d35cbc318https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/front-of-package-labelling-deadlineBy January 1, 2026, many pre-packaged foods high in sodium, saturated fat or sugars must carry a front-of-package nutrition symbol. Here’s what your business needs to know.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z9664db14-247d-4681-b247-35ba9436f8behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/food-modernization-leveraging-opportunitiesCanada’s updated food regulations open the door to reduce regulatory burdens and improve international alignment—especially in areas like food additives and processing aids.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z6cd8e497-1ec6-4d6a-977b-ba0f365df648https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2025/canada-supply-chain-update-no-2Public Safety Canada’s new guidance will shape this year’s compliance reporting under the Supply Chains Act (S-211). Our latest FAQ covers key takeaways and best practices.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zf6ae9a21-d974-4f6e-af80-bed8b619ef43https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/what-thatchers-court-of-appeal-win-over-aldi-means-for-brand-ownersThatchers has successfully overturned a High Court judgment in the Court of Appeal after taking action against Aldi for a lookalike version of its cloudy lemon cider. ​We explore how other brands could take advantage of this judgment in their own strategies for dealing with lookalikes.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zfee3f677-fb27-424b-b1c8-7d16dcec5034https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/waterrowers-legal-waves-protecting-products-using-copyright-and-the-artistic-craftmanship-debateHere we uncover the reasons why a recent copyright claim failed to meet the criteria for copyright protection and the impact of this judgment for designers.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z62e59156-26aa-471b-a716-a2a417bf5963https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2025/made-in-canada-claim-food-beverage-productsAs Canadian businesses look to highlight their products’ local roots, we break down the key regulations surrounding these claims and how to avoid misleading consumers.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zae97ee69-3792-469b-9f73-1edb152cc3d0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2025/canadian-product-stewardship-and-epr2024 saw Canadian governments and non-governmental organizations continue to develop innovative product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) programs aimed at reducing waste destined for landfills.Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z10260b12-ef8f-4574-a913-f4df74851986https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/client-work/2025/caprice-holdings-secures-trademark-expungement-in-abandonment-caseOn January 15, 2025, Caprice Holdings Limited, a renowned operator of some of London’s most iconic and innovative restaurants, successfully obtained the expungement of a trademark under section 18 of the Trade-marks Act (TMA). The mark was held by West Georgia Lounge Holding Corp., a restaurant chain.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z545c1a18-7476-41b7-9e15-e2849608d897https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/cizzle-brands-corporation-announces-closing-of-reverse-takeover-transactionOn December 19, 2024, Cizzle Brands Corporation ("Cizzle" or the "Company") (CBOE CA : CZZL), Cizzle Brands Ltd. (the "Acquiror") and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company completed a business combination under which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding securities of the Acquirer in exchange for an equal number of securities of the Company. The transaction resulted in a reverse takeover of the Company with the former shareholders of the Acquirer holding roughly 99% of the Company’s voting securitiesThu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z43155990-9f31-4254-9eca-362389131f2bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2024/sick-visits-to-conspicuously-ill-employeesIs your team battling an outbreak of insincere sick calls? Workplaces are seeing an increase in employees calling into work sick when they're not actually unwell, leading to a disrupt in productivity. Our latest insight details the effects of these dishonest calls, and the steps employers can take to minimise misleading sick leave.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z8eb90351-88ac-48fd-b6a8-6443ab35159ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2024/how-can-supply-chain-contracts-help-to-achieve-your-environmental-goalsSupply chains have a major impact on a organisation's environmental goals so it is essential supply contracts are regularly reviewed to ensure that measures are in place to minimise their carbon footprint. Our Green Contract Toolkit can help organisations with this to strengthen your contracts and align them with your environmental goals.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z8763ea60-d2d4-4e88-95b4-f71a3ab061f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2024/whatever-happened-to-frankenfoodsWed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zbc81a416-4619-4d50-bb79-7de625ee9a04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/lake-of-bays-brewing-company-merges-with-merit-brewingOn October 30, 2024, Lake of Bays Brewing Co. announced today that they completed their merger with MERIT Brewing which will strengthen both companies’ craft beer offerings in Ontario.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z9a62dc66-8e22-4a0b-9d30-dc588b8215a8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/increased-green-advertising-risksDue to recent amendments to the Competition Act, the risks associated with "green" claims has been significantly elevated. We cover these risks and proposed next steps in our latest article.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z845b99db-0808-4367-bc32-975b3538c2d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/pio-peruvian-rotisserie-chicken-sold-to-a-buyerOn June 21, 2024, Pio Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken, a Calgary, Alberta based restaurant, was sold to a local buyer.Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z579c7025-728c-4f4c-b0a6-8390be5b0f27https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/performance-review-for-safe-food-for-canadians-actThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently undertaking the scheduled five-year review of the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), including a public consultation period that ran from March to May 2024.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Zd35b0eff-f44b-4fa5-b643-39957a5f9b7ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/health-canada-to-address-health-product-shortagesOn June 25, 2024, Health Canada initiated an online public consultation to solicit feedback on proposed amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and Medical Devices Regulations.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Zfaa20810-7f49-49a3-84b1-43641e02de98https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/protection-foreign-products-in-chinaThe protection of foreign products with geographical indications in China has evolved significantly in recent years, offering new avenues for international brands to secure their unique heritage and quality.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Za31d8e32-8c0b-4736-91d5-bb39906aa466https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/customer-experience-vs-competition-lawIf a brand owner prevents its authorised resellers from using the internet to make sales, this type of restriction will generally infringe UK or EU competition law.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z110170c2-233b-469b-bc1e-e9e5164314b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/gestalt-capital-completes-investment-in-cds-foodsOn July 1, 2024, North American private equity firm Gestalt Capital Inc. completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of CDS Foods Inc. ("CDS").Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z8be02612-ed0e-40e0-814a-361a93da7139https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2024/crossing-borders-canada-import-portalJoin us for a webinar designed to guide your business through the complexities of entering the Canadian market.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z2f66f635-f8cb-47bb-8cb3-1241d5b9d2achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/reports/2024/sustainability-report-2023Our new Sustainability report 'Let's take a closer look – accepting responsibility', looks at sharing activities and progress across our core ESG programmes, as well as future plans.Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zf810a69f-3f8f-4027-9614-eebf49b1ef59https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/checklist-ecommerce-business-regulatory-readyExpanding your e-commerce business into the Canadian market can open up exciting opportunities, but it also comes with a complex regulatory landscape that demands careful navigation.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zd99e5bda-0b44-41e7-a435-91554566e421https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/corporate-team-advise-bakkavor-on-its-acquisitionOur Corporate team has advised leading provider of fresh prepared food, Bakkavor Foods Limited, on its acquisition of Moorish Ltd.Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 Z2fc153d2-2c92-4647-a69a-8d6eccbd04d4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/mosi-tea-acquires-dollar-tea-clubOn May 28, 2024, Hey Doodle Inc. (dba Mosi Tea) completed its acquisition of Dollar Tea Club.Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 Zaa66374f-7920-4957-a6ee-f671cbb01f04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/marketplace-changes-alcoholic-products-ontarioAll participating convenience, grocery and big box stores across the province will be able to sell beer, wine, cider, coolers, seltzers, and other low-alcohol ready-to-drink beveragesMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 Z3743e09c-79a6-4875-8fe1-4d8ad74572e1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/revised-natural-health-product-fee-proposalToday, Health Canada published a revised fee proposal following extensive feedback submitted on the cost-recovery proposal for natural health products in May 2023. Health Canada has only provided a 30-day consultation period for the revised fee proposal, with comments due April 25, 2024.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z97beb504-500b-4ed0-99f0-559f243a7563https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/trade-secret-tactics-10-strategies-counselTrade secrets play a crucial role in the innovation ecosystem. With the fast pace of innovation often rendering recent technology quickly redundant or even obsolete, relying on patent protection as a sole basis for IP protection may not be appropriate or cost-effective.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z4769cc00-564a-4939-873b-2a6f0ed62b23https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/aldi-gin-bottles-infringe-m-s-s-registered-designsAldi's light up glitter-globe gin/liqueur bottles have been found to infringe M&S' registered design rights. This landmark decision marks the first successful registered designs case at the Court of Appeal in years, shedding light on the enforcement of design rights and the ongoing fight against lookalikes. We explore the implications and legal nuances of this significant ruling.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:14:00 Zc90e63b2-6425-4047-9c30-1b1d0fea7c54https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/understanding-geographical-indicationsA geographical indication (or “GI”) is a type of intellectual property protected by the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), as well as Canadian trademark law.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:41:00 Zedadf079-f110-4716-95e8-409581b11b0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/nhp-cost-recovery-the-canary-in-the-coal-mineOn May 12, 2023, Health Canada published a cost recovery proposal for natural health products (NHPs).Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:40:00 Zca8a8849-c18a-4d2d-8289-6b8a98f5f23fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/supply-chain-transparency-reporting-begins-canadaThis is the first in a series of monthly articles to focus on S-211, examining its terms, its enforcement, best practices in compliance and reporting, and answering the many questions that arise as businesses and the federal government work to address the risks of forced labour and child labour in their operations and supply chains.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z4317f6bf-ce5e-41c1-91c5-1d4315e70926https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/acquisition-of-inspired-go-businessEffective January 31, 2024, 15610541 Canada Inc. ("156") acquired from Star Produce Ltd. its Inspired Go business.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zc5706e18-1e22-49bf-82fc-d4f2008454afhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2024/guidance-from-the-court-of-justiceThe Court of Justice of the European Union recently delivered a judgment where it addressed certain questions about the application of Article 101 to a cross-sector non-compete clause in an association agreement between a supermarket retailer and an electricity supplier. We look at the agreement and the issues addressed in the CJEU's judgment.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zd0eb456e-51c1-490e-8dcb-9e194c790b4bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2024/perwyn-strategic-investmentThe Corporate team has advised European private equity investor Perwyn on its strategic investment in Crosta & Mollica.Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zbf434b2b-e2a8-493a-8bf2-43d5cdf147a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2023/court-of-appeal-diverges-from-cjeuIn this article, we explore the recent landmark judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, which diverged from the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU on an aspect of trademark law, specifically the 'acquiescence' defence to trademark infringement.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Zd91cb578-b702-4395-83eb-521e7fcd02a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/young-co-s-acquisition-of-city-pub-groupWe have advised UK pub operator, Young & Co.'s Brewery plc, on its acquisition of City Pub Group for £162 million.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:34:00 Zc57f77e8-db2d-4a97-8ba1-ec2025e65be8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2023/changes-to-the-framework-for-food-compositionHealth Canada has proposed significant changes to the framework for food compositional standards. Learn about how the changes aim to modernize regulations and promote new innovation.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Za0ed0608-1bc7-404f-b050-8b9b72a64017https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/the-packaging-dilemmaThe Government of Canada has taken action towards reducing plastic pollution through its Zero Plastic Waste Agenda.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z1b19a2a0-7a35-44c4-ad2e-4837f7d97e03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/trade-secrets-non-competes-ndasAs one method of safeguarding trade secrets and shielding them from misappropriation, companies often use non-competes and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The problem, however, is that such agreements may not always be legally enforceable, thus falling short of delivering the intended protection.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:50:00 Zcd9de36d-8472-4802-b42d-79130cdd445chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2023/new-trade-secrets-directive-in-germanyThe Act relating to safeguarding trade secrets (GeschGehG) entered into force on 26 April 2019 and fundamentally changed the protection of trade secrets in Germany. Find out key details about the Act and its wider impact in our article.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:01:00 Zee75812c-2733-4d64-a3f3-7329aff7bac6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/brimich-logistics-target-of-strategic-investmentOn September 6, 2023, TorQuest Partners, one of Canada's leading private equity firms, announced that it had completed an investment in Brimich Logistics, a full-service, family owned and operated supply chain management and third-party logistics (3PL) business.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z51869184-d49f-4e81-b168-239cda1d6ed1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/health-canada-guidance-advertising-health-productsHealth Canada has published its long-awaited updated guidance on the distinction between advertising and other activities for health products.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:45:00 Z8707d36a-b29b-4ea0-9d37-34699db1b8c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/british-columbia-takes-action-on-plastic-wasteOn July 14, 2023, the Province of British Columbia published the Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation, which is to come into effect on December 20, 2023. This regulation will lead to the phasing-out of oxo-degradable plastic packaging and products, shopping bags, and food service ware and accessories in British Columbia.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Z959c3325-418e-4b71-8694-964336b99a26https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/health-canada-pest-control-management-agencyOn June 7, 2023, new amendments to the Pest Control Product Regulations (PCPR) came into force, providing much anticipated regulatory certainty to the Canadian regime for products (other than foods) that have been treated with a pest control product during manufacturing, i.e. treated articles.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:34:00 Z4b043f3c-d347-4ffd-87dc-29baca0d1bb0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/government-of-canada-legistation-animal-testingAmendments to the Food and Drugs Act which, among other things, prohibit animal testing of cosmetic products, received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:32:00 Z62487072-f54f-4040-b60d-a1fafe9aa312https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2023/reflecting-back-on-25-years-of-food-lawThis spring marks the 26th anniversary of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the 20th anniversary of this Food Law column.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:29:00 Z0463b38d-d9c1-465a-9bbb-14b452fbf604https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/production-lareault-acquisitionIn July 2023, Antoine Casimir and Andrea Borodenko acquired Production Lareault Inc. from founders Luc and Lyne Lareault. The Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Desjardins Group and FCC provided financing in connection with this transaction.Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Z23a23a56-2df2-464c-82f4-0885c74c7437https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2023/what-is-the-un-s-plastics-treatyFollowing our recent piece on plastics and proposals for a nationwide Deposit Return Scheme, we take a look at the potential objectives that have been set for the Plastics Treaty and outline what's next.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z3004b27c-2cf4-4d38-b18c-c7dcaa4864aehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/local-line-acquires-foragerOn June 20, 2023, Forager, a company focused on connecting local farmers with grocers to bring consumers healthy, locally sourced food, announced that it had been acquired by Local Line, a leading local food sourcing platform for regional food systems for North America.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Zf1ca0427-c07c-4670-a6bc-43e74fe737a0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/national-milk-records-acquisitionOur Capital Markets team is advising dairy technology company, National Milk Records, on its recommended cash acquisition by Associated British Foods for £48 million.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z4562e9d8-b37f-4fa5-b50f-1761ef21245bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/restricting-food-advertising-directed-at-childrenOn April 28, 2023, Health Canada published its proposed policy update on restricting food and drink advertising primarily directed at children. Feedback on the proposed policy update is being sought until June 12, 2023.Tue, 30 May 2023 14:36:00 Zbbeb9449-fd66-402b-9181-cc907b2cada1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/cracking-the-new-food-and-beverage-codeOn June 28, 2023, the new Code for Responsible Advertising of Food and Beverage Products for Children will come into effect.Tue, 30 May 2023 14:33:00 Zb1117ad4-1c9f-4709-8b5b-84610e9ffb4ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/klm-corporation-acquires-assets-of-neptune-dinerEffective May 26, 2023, KLM Corporation ("KLM") acquired substantially all of the assets of 1000181061 Ontario Corporation o/a Neptune Diner, located in London, Ontario.Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 Zcb7fe62a-0341-4a38-9b6d-cf9be7e19d03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/health-canada-cost-recovery-natural-health-productOn May 12, 2023, Health Canada published a proposal detailing cost recovery fees for natural health products. While there is a lot of information to digest in Health Canada's proposal, the proposed fees raise questions regarding the cost to industry and consumers.Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 Z3ef2c6bf-2b2e-45f2-9b57-27d132049a91https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/canada-proposes-significant-regulation-of-plasticsOn April 18, 2023, the Government of Canada published proposed measures in furtherance of its zero plastic waste agenda. Consultations on these proposed measures, with comments due by May 18, 2023.Mon, 08 May 2023 16:07:00 Z4ff588c9-25f4-4d5a-89f5-69af405d583chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/how-to-protect-your-brand-onlineIt's more important than ever for brand owners protect and enforce their rights in an increasingly online world. This guide sets out some of the key strategies brand owners can use to do this.Wed, 03 May 2023 10:54:00 Z7336a811-15be-400f-9161-5b43cf315c9bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/above-food-corp-to-list-on-nyse-through-de-spacOn May 1, 2023, Above Food Corp. ("Above Food") and Bite Acquisition Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: BITE) ("Bite"), a US special purpose acquisition company "SPAC"), announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement, which values Above Food at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately US$319 million (approximately Cdn$430 million).Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 Zd606a892-ac37-490e-81ae-0a3b06184b06https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/should-you-consider-using-trade-secretsWith a significant rise in the importance and prominence of branding, brand owners typically seek to protect and distinguish themselves from others by utilising a raft of IP rights, ranging from patents to copyright. But is there still a place for trade secrets in your brand's protection portfolio, and do they still give brands that competitive edge in the market? Or are trade secrets an outdated concept that hold little relevance today?Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:59:00 Z4a3f7ae4-f9db-419b-a5d1-29069e7d3d08https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/beeimmune-and-plantfuel-business-combinationOn April 11, 2023, PlantFuel Life Inc. ("PlantFuel") (CSE: FUEL) (OTC: PLFLF) (FSE: BR1B) announced the closing of its previously announced business combination with 1402105 B.C. Ltd. dba BeeImmune ("BeeImmune"), a company in the business of producing and selling branded bee pollen, pursuant to which PlantFuel acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of BeeImmune.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Zfcd2962b-27db-4ed0-a37a-c2125bc3f091https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/mondelez-modernises-its-iconic-toblerone-packagingMondelez is changing the packaging of its iconic Toblerone brand in response to Switzerland's strict rules on the use of its national symbols and indication of "Swiss" provenance detailed under the Swissness Act. We share more details on this and what it means for brand owners in this insight.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Zeaf2fc9b-aeb6-4fb3-b9ea-e12deeb2d5c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/extended-producer-responsibilityIn this article, we outline what this means for producers and suppliers of packaging, and what steps they will need to take to comply with the Environment Agency's new reporting requirements.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Z15f8fd46-ed33-4fb7-bfa6-0a57f2e194dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/bench-brewing-company-acquires-niagara-ciderOn March 29, 2023, Twenty Bench Brewing Company Inc. ("Bench") announced the acquisition of Niagara Cider Company Inc.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Z5c646d52-8cc5-4468-afb6-d8ce9a243304https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/will-it-soon-pay-to-recycleIn our Green Matters insight series, we looked at each of the goals in the EIP in some detail and highlighted the planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) from October 2025. In this article, we take a closer look at the proposed scheme, how it will operate under the current proposals and key considerations for businesses.Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Z8747bc9b-af35-450e-8ae7-9793a461a647https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2023/celebrating-the-king-s-coronationThere are some key considerations for brands planning to celebrate His Majesty the King's Coronation in May to ensure they don't give rise to liability or fall foul of advertising regulations. In this insight, we provide an overview of the legal landscape and advice for brands looking to celebrate this moment in history.Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Ze92d8018-4478-4613-b3af-be7fdf201133https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/perkinelmer-completes-us2-45-billion-saleOn March 13, 2023, PerkinElmer Inc. (NYSE: PKI) announced that it had successfully completed the previously announced divestiture of its Applied, Food and Enterprise Services businesses to New Mountain Capital, a growth-oriented investment firm.Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Z5c2ee02e-039f-4a1e-8e37-c539a6336242https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/health-canada-changes-for-cosmetic-notificationsThe stated objectives of the proposed regulatory changes are to increase the chemical transparency, improve the regulatory oversight, and address administrative updates for cosmetics.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:08:00 Z41848ec0-23c7-4d36-aa37-9ab76811f4ffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/new-submission-process-for-supplemented-foodsHealth Canada is proposing a new pre-market submission process for supplemented foods.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:06:00 Zf5f7e7ef-711d-40f9-8d1f-a19e9a8d9d0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/the-uk-eip-new-goals-for-resources-and-wasteSustainable resource use and waste reduction are two of the 10 stretching goals set out in the newly published UK Environmental Improvement Plan. In this next article in our Green Matters series, we take a closer look at these two areas, the reforms on the horizon and what next steps businesses should consider.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:44:00 Zedfa62a2-f04d-4251-a066-f2f03633e1d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/food-law-clean-labelling-can-be-a-messThe trend toward clean labelling with simple terms, symbols and slogans can be a powerful marketing tool. However, these same tools can be minefields from a food law perspective, so proceed with caution.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:52:00 Z7f8a58a5-7530-4295-a2ab-f1f463493ddfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2023/alberta-natural-products-acquired-by-15-17-brandsOn January 31, 2023, family-owned Alberta Natural Products Ltd., based in Calgary, Alberta, announced that its operating assets had been acquired by 15:17 Brands Ltd. as part of the legacy and succession planning for Garry Wilkes, the founder of Community Natural Foods, Alberta Natural Products and MW Natural Products.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z892df503-3776-4dde-b2f1-e5dc0991bb68https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/canadian-product-stewardship-epr-2022-reviewIn 2022, Canadian governments and other organizations forged ahead with innovative stewardship and extended producer responsibility programs to decrease the amount of waste headed to landfills. These programs capture product categories such as tires, batteries, electronics, packaging and printed paper, beverage containers, and hazardous and special products.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z41c99b5e-14a7-49a6-9208-dd20ec850ed2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2023/bad-faith-in-trademark-lawIn a trademark case between Lidl and Tesco, the latest instalment is Tesco's counterclaim, which attacks Lidl's trademark registration on the basis of 'bad faith'. In this article, we explore the background to this case, the key issues involved and the impact of the outcome for brand owners.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z0d6cd5b7-4bb6-4c0b-982f-fa7ac64e788ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/reports/2023/the-big-picture-for-business-2023Our Big Picture For Business 2023 looks at five macro trends shaping the economic outlook, the global growth map and a 'playbook for uncertainty' for businesses to thrive in the year ahead.Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z03d19799-72b3-4667-be2c-f4a31a1c3f30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/9479-5861-quebec-inc-acquires-assetsOn December 22, 2022, 9479-5861 Quebec Inc., operating in the production and sale of baked goods in Quebec, acquired assets of Raymond Chabot Inc. acting in its capacity as trustee in the bankruptcy of Pâtisserie Gaudet Inc., a baked goods producer located in Quebec.Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Zfe5cf2ad-14f4-49e6-a1f8-3b1543ff4c18https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/health-canada-new-amendments-cannabis-researchOn Dec. 9, 2022, Health Canada announced the approval of the proposed amendments introduced by the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Cannabis Research as well as the Order Amending Schedule 3 to the Cannabis Act.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:22:00 Zd0cf1d42-484c-4815-824e-c4ad8ea8b025https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/alcoholic-beverages-subject-to-a-warning-labelBill S-254 proposes to require warning labels that describe a direct causal link between alcohol consumption and the development of fatal cancers on alcoholic beverages that contain 1.1 per cent alcohol per volume or more.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:39:00 Z80abadcf-27a1-4fbc-8bfe-6480f484ae3bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/cop27-and-the-subject-of-single-use-plasticsThe issue of problematic plastic waste proved an important area of discussion at the UN's Climate Summit COP27. In this article, we look at the current areas of focus internationally to help reduce plastic waste and summarise the key pieces of UK legislation relating to this subject.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Zda030101-0d1d-4b38-a5e0-2a58ce8bc1c8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/canada-s-second-time-out-market-in-vancouverOn November 8, 2022, Time Out Market announced that it would open a location in Vancouver's Oakridge Park in late 2024.Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Ze3fb60ab-d80e-4bed-8998-f9c3519d134fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/de-kuyper-acquisition-of-archers-peach-schnappsA cross firm team has advised De Kuyper Royal Distillers on its acquisition of Archers Peach Schnapps from alcoholic beverage company, Diageo.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Z60cb1ce9-7c7d-4259-8554-550079ec06behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/proposed-changes-to-canada-s-living-marketplaceBiotechnology is increasingly driving scientific and technological advancements across a wide range of industries, including health, agriculture, energy and environmental remediation. In connection with such advancements, companies are developing, importing, manufacturing and using a growing array of organisms.Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:38:00 Z78dca8ff-abbb-45e4-ac76-3d52c0e6b7dbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/reports/2022/tomorrow-s-world-a-snapshotWe explore how Gen Z is driving organisational change from an ESG perspective.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:28:00 Z15d705a4-0c6f-427e-8d06-28a1b079fb01https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/due-diligence-and-the-forced-labour-regulationOn 14 September 2022, the EU Commission published its legislative proposal to ban all products made with forced labour from the EU market, irrespective of their type and provenance (the Forced Labour Regulation). In this article, we outline the key processes underpinning the Forced Labour Regulation and consider the actions that businesses may take to prepare for its implementation.Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:31:00 Z430bd747-402f-41f3-b527-aba48e17baadhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/how-generation-z-is-driving-changeESG trends, and organisational responses to it, are increasingly being shaped by shifting societal attitudes including a lack of consumer trust. Most importantly, this shift in attitude is being driven by young people, or 'Gen Z'. In this article, we outline some key actions for businesses to consider as Gen Z both enters the workforce and becomes our largest group of consumers.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Z9b4fe1e8-75b1-4ff4-bd6f-cb77481ec71bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/false-advertising-in-chinaIn Chinese law, anyone has the right to file a complaint for false advertising or to report the same, so being accused of false advertisement can quickly happen in China. In this insight, we set out the relevant grounds, general procedure and timeline, as well as some practical tips, to ensure you don't get caught out.Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:24:00 Zecf73c49-664a-4af0-aa89-0458e455c443https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/corporate-real-estate-teams-advise-odyssey-innsA cross-firm team has advised Odyssey Inns Ltd on its purchase of the UK operations of Lion, a leading beverages company headquartered in Australia.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:57:00 Za382de96-98bd-4bcd-af56-1f737da04d0dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/puppy-gang-fresh-foods-acquired-by-etheyOn August 16, 2022, LiveFit North America Inc. operating as Ethey ("Ethey") announced that it had acquired Puppy Gang Fresh Foods Ltd. ("Puppy Gang").Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Z384b6a37-4b11-4dfa-89f5-ef4314ad7ec5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/guides/2022/trade-secrets-guide-uk-2022-trends-developmentsUK trade secret law has been the subject of a number of significant updates. We take a look at the latest trends and developments including the rise of AI, increase in demand and the UK's implementation of the EU's trade secrets directive.Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Z5327db39-c471-4ed0-95cb-773430fec09fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/patent-ownership-when-your-r-d-staff-departThe success of IP transactions is rooted in the IP asset in play. But what if your company suddenly discovers it no longer actually owns the right, despite it being created by employees?Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:38:00 Zbe731487-11b7-4f80-a27f-29565a2f65a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/be-proactive-about-ip-ownershipFor patented or patentable inventions, it is best practice to execute an agreement for a patent assignment that compensates the employee for the invention separately from their usual employment compensation.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:36:00 Z6aa4900d-fec1-41b9-b5c7-4a8f3a3e8afchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/joining-the-celebrations-what-can-brands-doWhat can and can't brands do when seeking to join in the celebrations for cultural and sporting events? In this insight, our IP experts detail the legal landscape, outlining the essential points companies need to be aware of without falling foul of advertising regulations.Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Zf2b03ede-70cd-418e-aeb3-a91131d7dd41https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/foods-added-to-food-and-drugs-regulationsHealth Canada published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations on July 20, 2022, adding supplemented foods as a category of food that can be legally sold in Canada.Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Za85d9963-7561-4278-aad1-eff1471f4215https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/health-canada-publishes-front-of-package-labellingHealth Canada published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations creating a requirement for prepackaged foods whose contents meet or exceed certain thresholds of saturated fat, sodium and/or sugars to include a symbol on the front label of their packages.Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Zb936e197-85d8-4770-a634-0f78e417f784https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/health-canada-amended-natural-health-regulationsOn Wednesday, the Natural Health Products Regulations amendments were published to the Canada Gazette, Part II. Among other things, these amendments make changes to the labelling requirements that govern natural health products that are sold in Canada.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z0cf25ff9-1ab8-4b12-91f9-325be406e83ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/impact-of-supply-chain-disruptions-food-labellingGlobal events can cause long lasting disruptions in the supply of ingredients to food manufacturers.Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Zcc5e04a0-46fd-4ce0-8785-a9b553ed5a5bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/health-canada-announces-new-front-of-package-labelToday the Minister of Health announced new front-of-package nutrition labelling regulations for packaged food that are high in saturated fat, sugars and/or sodium.Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Zae9a8b3a-289f-412e-b38d-dde9691840dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/nuts-for-cheese-closes-funding-roundOn June 15, 2022, Nuts For Cheese™, maker of dairy-free, plant-based, artisanal cheeses, announced a $5.35 million round of funding led by Forage Capital Partners along with highly experienced CPG veterans Mike Fata and Dror Balshine.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z36463752-bf1e-4107-a14e-7bbc4720290dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/mucci-farms-target-of-strategic-investmentOn June 3, 2022, Cox Enterprises announced a significant strategic investment in Mucci Farms.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z07e44c10-ef82-4221-b565-66276b2dc3bbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/impact-of-the-hondakit-case-on-trademark-lawThe HONDAKIT case is one of few trademark cases to reach the Supreme People's Court of China. In this article, we set out some of the potential issues to be aware of when operating under the OEM model, the implications of the ruling in this particular case and possible ways to mitigate potential risks in this environment.Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 Z579eebb3-ba0d-4ed3-888b-c78d78add43fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/ndda-clause-can-respond-to-covid-lossesIn a recent case, the Commercial Court found that the Non-Damage Denial of Access clause can be used to respond to COVID-19 losses. In this article we take a look at what this could mean for future businesses.Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z41cdf01f-ba99-41a3-bb62-b2dcf930dc85https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/gowling-wlg-advises-weetabix-food-on-acquisitionA cross-firm team from Gowling WLG has advised Weetabix Food Company, the UK's number one breakfast brand, on its acquisition of Lacka Foods Ltd.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z167bdf9e-bc28-46b0-b711-57daae677a01https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/uk-trademark-and-passing-off-rightsThe General Court has ruled that grounds of opposition to trademark applications should be assessed at the time of the trademark application, not the opposition. Our global IP experts discuss what the ruling could mean for EU brand owners trading in the UK, and how UK trademark and passing off rights may found oppositions to EU trademarks applied for before 1 January 2021.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z159ba4c1-6098-442e-8c4d-97f45566ea7chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2022/genetically-engineered-food-pink-vs-grey-fishIt's been said that we eat first with our eyes. That adage drives researchers, farmers and food companies to seek new food innovations.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:25:00 Z50b15b00-b4cb-4258-b84d-8d171b324d99https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/exhaustion-of-patent-and-trademarks-in-franceWhat is the law on 'exhaustion' of intellectual property in France and the EU? Our global IP experts explore the development of the regime governing exhaustion in the country for patents and trademarks, and what this means for businesses.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:52:00 Z9f672455-e3ef-4d1d-901a-6a3bead51356https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/sol-global-acquires-stock-of-jones-soda-coOn February 18, 2022, SOL Global Investments Corp. acquired 17,222,195 common shares in the capital of Jones Soda Co., a company which markets and distributes premium craft beverages, in connection with the reverse takeover of Pinestar Gold Inc. and the listing of the common shares of Jones Soda, as the resulting issuer, on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "Transaction").Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z8e7139cb-90fe-48dc-b8c3-072ad8190e2fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2022/plantx-completes-non-brokered-private-placementOn February 17, 2022, PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company") announced that it had completed an oversubscribed non-brokered private placement of units for approximate aggregate gross proceeds of $5,491,150, which included proceeds from the exercise of the Company's over-allotment.Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z037ee45f-ee35-4556-82c3-372a2e3aac4chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/ip-in-china-key-cases-from-2021-and-2022-outlookWhat were 2021's key trademark, copyright and punitive damages cases in China and what could 2022 have in store for IP? Find out in our latest insight.Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:50:00 Z8974323b-679a-4bb3-95e2-d9a5fa71d6cfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2022/canadian-product-stewardship-epr-2021-reviewProvincial governments (and non-governmental agencies) have been busy implementing various innovative waste management programs to divert waste away from landfills.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Z6a64b0dc-9ec9-43db-baf5-1618cbfa6489https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/sol-cuisine-ltd-acquired-by-plantplus-foodsOn January 19, 2022, Sol Cuisine Ltd. (TSXV: VEG) announced the closing of its acquisition by PlantPlus Foods LLC ("PlantPlus Foods") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, PlantPlus Foods Canada Inc. (the "Purchaser") by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario).Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Z8fa63d9b-6a12-4380-b222-540b53eb1945https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/exhaustion-of-intellectual-property-rightsIn Singapore, the question of whether an intellectual property right (such as a registered trademark or a patent) can be enforced by way of an infringement action against the sale of genuine goods placed on the market in another country and then parallel imported into Singapore, is governed by an area of law called 'exhaustion'.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Z15b02e46-a59a-45a3-91d7-860d346fc786https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/premature-commercialization-claims-in-canadaSyngenta AG, a global entity headquartered in Switzerland, has been the subject of class action lawsuits in Canada and the United States in connection with its alleged premature commercialization of Agrisure Viptera and Agrisure Duracade.Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:40:00 Zd29bc35a-1513-48c5-a985-190a69e22806https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/national-strategy-with-a-moral-imperativeBefore the pandemic, food security was elusive for many. The global pandemic underscored the need for increased investment in the food supply chain to grow the sector and mitigate risks regarding food security.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Zc5aff1b1-3d3d-412f-af01-9aea1bf07c9ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2021/upcoming-deadlines-ontario-new-blue-box-hazardousOn June 3, 2021, the Government of Ontario finalized the Blue Box Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, creating a new Blue Box Program. This new program will replace the current Stewardship Ontario Blue Box Program, with the transition occurring between July 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025.Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z78144ff5-4ab8-4111-bdee-acf3f1b31f1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2021/cfia-ticketing-regime-applies-to-all-foodAfter 23 years, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act (AAAMPs Act) has been extended to all food commodities with the extension of its scope to the Safe Food for Canadians Act and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations . When the AAAMPs Act came into force in 1997, there was only consensus to extend it to the Health of Animals Act and to the Plant Protection Act.Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:27:00 Zc51a3609-c552-41ee-8091-478e429afbb8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/lasting-solutions-to-solving-import-rejectionsWhen a shipment is rejected at the border, the clock starts ticking as storage fees accumulate and delays risk disrupting carefully planned logistics. Finding the right solution often involves co-ordinating with multiple providers and regulators to determine the root cause and fix the issue.Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:25:00 Z94c8c817-571b-4163-9ed1-9f3a01ab8ba3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2021/protecting-trade-secrets-in-chinaThe Supreme People's Court of China handed down the second-instance judgment for the dispute between the plaintiffs Jiaxing Zhonghua Chemical Co., Ltd. et al. and the defendants Wanglong Group Co., Ltd. et al. over the infringement of technical secrets involving the chemical Vanillin. We provide an overview of the case.Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:14:00 Zb5b8260b-5e22-4083-b0e6-6974dda1be40https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/the-bountiful-company-sells-core-brands-to-nestleOn August 9, 2021, Nestlé Health Science announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of the core brands of The Bountiful Company. The Bountiful Company is the number one pure-play leader in the highly attractive and growing global nutrition and supplement category.Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z54b47a5f-6dba-44e3-b3ea-b484cc1edef3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/brexit-trademarks-10-key-pointsFor trademarks and the law in relation to trademarks, there are some important issues caused by Brexit for businesses to be aware of.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:39:00 Z413ecccf-5518-43e5-b03f-b9152b511e37https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/cbsa-consultation-value-for-duty-of-imported-goodThe CBSA has shed more light on how they intend to amend the Customs Act.Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:16:00 Z8dbf9c86-7b86-4140-b5ca-dd5b0897c581https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/plantx-completes-acquisition-of-liv-marketplaceOn June 25, 2021, PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) announced that the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, New Deli Hillcrest LLC, had completed its previously announced transaction to acquire certain assets of LIV Marketplace LLC for an aggregate purchase price of US$3,246,938.73.Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z613ee97a-ff48-4abc-8d50-93336b5dc355https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2021/canada-change-management-aquaculture-sectorThere is no question of Canada's great opportunity for oceans economic development, specifically its seafood development. Once the top seafood exporter in the world, it is now eighth in the world and falling. Even with this, the seafood sector, with close to 100,000 people employed directly or indirectly, is still the core of Canada's blue economy.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:54:00 Z935aaac9-06a9-4cfd-b2dd-106ad02d63f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/you-butter-believe-livestock-feed-matters"Whether or not you accept the link between palm supplements and butter consistency, the controversy is notable". Our food supply is inextricably linked with livestock feed. From the impact of livestock feed ingredients on subsequent food products, to the opportunity to divert food waste from landfills, livestock feed plays an important role in food production.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:53:00 Zccc155a2-1545-4c99-9083-b4d70ffd3f61https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/legal-challenges-meat-poultry-makersIt is undeniable that one of the largest developments in food in recent years has been the proliferation of plant-based products. Whether it is ice-cream alternatives made with coconut or milk alternatives created with cashews, nearly every animal product has a substitute that does not contain animal-derived ingredients.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:26:00 Zf4681917-594a-4b64-8fb9-702cc138b6adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2021/court-of-appeal-overturns-britvic-decisionIn January 2020, His Honour Judge Hodge KC was asked to construe the pension increase rule in the Britvic Pension Plan, which gave Britvic plc a power to choose 'any other rate' than the default rate under the Plan's rules.Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z7e6e2c9a-ece5-4c34-93a5-d55229242e35https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/plantx-completes-acquisition-of-new-deliOn May 27, 2021, PlantX Life Inc. ("PlantX" or the "Company") (CSE: VEGA) (FRA: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) announced that the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PlantX Lifestyle USA Inc., had completed its previously announced transaction to acquire all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of MK Cuisine Global LLC's ("MKC") Plant-Based Deli, LLC ("New Deli").Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 Zd8ace4a0-37ca-432f-80ed-4b33de26d3d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/sol-cuisine-ltd-closes-qualifying-transactionOn May 19, 2021, Sol Cuisine Ltd. (TSXV: PN.P) (formerly Platform 9 Capital Corp.) (the "Company") announced that it had completed its previously announced "Qualifying Transaction" in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) Policy 2.4 - Capital Pool Companies (the "Transaction") pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement dated April 14, 2021 between the Company, 12835151 Canada Inc. ("Subco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Sol Cuisine Inc. ("Sol Cuisine").Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 Zf693ed5e-7f89-4897-be08-a563843502b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/dion-herbs-spices-acquired-by-investor-groupOn May 12, 2021, a group of investors led by Champlain Financial Corporation ("Champlain") acquired Dion Herbs & Spices ("Dion"). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 Zaa9b9156-833d-436d-aec4-e7fe62d19674https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/plantx-completes-acquisition-of-little-west-llcOn May 10, 2021, PlantX Life Inc. ("PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) closed on a previously announced transaction in which its wholly-owned subsidiary PlantX Lifestyle USA Inc. acquired all of the issued and outstanding limited liability membership interest of Little West LLC ("Little West").Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 Z7667a310-8348-482b-8113-1499aee60942https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2021/covid-19-insurance-test-case-new-fca-guidanceFollowing the judgment, the FCA has issued further guidance on how to prove and quantify affected claims. Our insurance experts have reviewed the guidance and summarised the key issues.Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:07:00 Z0f63d17a-57c4-4f55-b0a0-b95813b7887chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/reports/2021/business-as-unusualTo better understand the demographics, characteristics, needs and motivations of in-house teams we conducted a survey of GCs and in-house lawyers. Read our overview of the key findings from the survey as we review just how much priorities have shifted since the beginning of 2020.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zb56652b8-fc0d-4b95-9738-29f81cb60441https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/brandproject-invests-in-acid-leagueOn April 5, 2021, BrandProject announced that it had partnered with InvestEco Capital to raise $4.8 million in Series A funding for Acid League Inc.Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z5ca4ba13-07d5-4ed3-85b5-72aa15a92844https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2021/tariff-free-trade-understanding-rules-of-originIn this article, we set out an overview of the common Rules of Origin, as well as the key considerations for businesses in complying with these rules.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:45:00 Zee7c48a2-705b-4443-b592-cdb52d2427d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/plantx-closes-offering-of-unitsOn March 22, 2021, PlantX Life Inc. ("PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) announced that it had completed its oversubscribed public offering of units of the company for gross proceeds of $20,057,903.25, including a partial exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the agents led by Mackie Research Capital Corporation.Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zb9c16824-383e-4659-b727-a7c27b386691https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/food-court-take-awaysThe 2008 Canadian Listeriosis outbreak that was linked to cold cuts from a Maple Leaf Foods plant in Toronto, Ontario resulted in 57 confirmed cases and 22 deaths. It was the deadliest food borne disease outbreak in Canadian history. The recall reportedly cost the company $20 million.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z88a94d91-01a4-4df5-a873-07087cb12aebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/somadetect-secures-series-a-fundingOn March 3, 2021, SomaDetect Inc. and Ag Capital Canada ("ACC") announced that $6 million venture capital financing will be used to accelerate commercialization of the dairy industry's only in-line sensor for milk quality, reproductive status and herd health.Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z4d7ef4d3-f241-487d-9251-015951499f23https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/entrepreneurial-equity-invests-in-ya-ya-foodsOn March 2, 2021, Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners LLC announced that it had invested in Ya YA Foods Corporation alongside the Abbas Al-Ali family which will maintain a significant ownership stake.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z679022d6-1665-4a1b-b092-8ea98b13b17fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-on-the-sale-of-iwsr-to-bowmarkInternational law firm Gowling WLG has advised the management team of IWSR on its secondary buyout by Bowmark Capital.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z2bdedf85-2a56-4844-8186-0a3bc8b31838https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/looking-forward-2021-a-year-in-previewRather than dwell on the year we would all prefer to forget, let us shift our focus to the future, and in place of a review, look forward and preview some anticipated developments in Canadian food regulation and policy in 2021.Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:02:00 Z39245029-4526-422f-9ec1-24fe4fc5c5achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/brexit-and-trade-secrets-6-key-things-to-knowOn 31 December 2020, the Brexit transition period comes to an end, and significant changes to the law in the UK will take effect.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:38:00 Zaa9c2555-b79c-45d9-a184-2f215e7e5d39https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/brexit-and-copyright-6-key-things-to-knowOn 31 December 2020, the Brexit transition period comes to an end, and significant changes to the law in the UK will take effect. For copyright and neighbouring areas of the law, there are some important soundbites for businesses to be aware of – some of which you may already have heard about, while others may be news outside the UK (even for experienced copyright lawyers).Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:38:00 Zd5a0788b-a14d-4384-98a4-3161188396f9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/brexit-and-designs-9-key-things-to-knowOn 31 December 2020, the Brexit transition period comes to an end. For designs and the law in relation to designs, there are some important soundbites for businesses to be aware of.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:37:00 Z9d8bb56f-169a-4813-af7a-58b363990eeahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/brexit-and-patents-key-things-to-knowOn 31 December 2020, the Brexit transition period comes to an end and significant changes to the law in the UK will take effect.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:35:00 Zec8d8f3f-d71f-4bc5-a985-c836ba41403fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/modern-slavery-in-canada-part-nineWhile the CUSMA quietly became law in Canada, Canadian businesses paid scant attention to this new prohibition. The Canadian government, until mid-January, was silent on enforcement of this prohibition.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:39:00 Z25975ad7-54d5-48aa-b522-7ba4622ad8b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/above-food-closes-private-placement-of-unitsOn January 20, 2021, Above Food Corp. ("Above Food") announced the closing of its brokered and non-brokered private placement of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $40,233,312.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z444eeb85-e8b6-4a32-b711-53d8b08393d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2021/the-new-rules-of-canadian-patent-litigationOn Jan. 20, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in CanMar Foods Ltd. v. TA Foods Ltd 2021 FCA 7. This precedent setting appeal stems from the underlying decision of Justice Manson which itself was recognized as the Canadian Patent Impact Case of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Americas Awards 2020.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Zfab92d9f-528b-412b-8535-03243475daf1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/5g-well-connectedThe idea of connectivity has never been more important. Large parts of the global economy have been mothballed, families kept apart and businesses are operating with limited capacity and workforces scattered across multiple locations, making communication with our families, our places of work and our customers more crucial than ever.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z84f1a159-c65e-41f1-9b77-c2bd5e9a833ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2021/plantx-acquires-the-locavore-bar-grillOn January 7, 2021, PlantX Life Inc. ("PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) announced that it had completed its acquisition of Score Enterprises Ltd., a privately-held company that operates the Squamish, British Columbia-based Locavore Bar & Grill and other related businesses including the "Cloudburst Café", and "Locavore Food Truck".Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Zf7f87c30-c09d-4f27-8c83-e1635d20e499https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/the-corporate-human-rights-benchmark-key-pointsIn this article, we highlight ways in which the companies included in the Benchmark have been succeeding in their human rights commitments, whilst identifying gaps and challenges that remain.Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:29:00 Zee0c32c2-c765-496e-b054-5af99da6d6d2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/border-bungle-import-of-nhps-1Since the July 15, 2020, implementation date of the licencing requirements for manufactured foods under the federal Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, importers are now required to have a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence to import food products into Canada.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:54:00 Zcfece978-77d5-4cdd-8da2-128bd262cdc7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/gig-economy-workers-health-and-safety-guidanceIn the landmark case The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Ors, the Court found firmly in favour of a union representing gig economy workers.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:50:00 Zb5506497-fe6e-459e-8715-f3e7afe2b0c8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/business-and-human-rights-mandatory-due-diligenceBusinesses must prepare for mandatory human rights due diligence requirements in an increasing number of countries. Our experts discuss the UN and EU's latest initiatives in this area.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z0de60fdb-69bd-4cf4-9542-fd04c6d1dc03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/free-trade-agreements-overpaid-customs-dutiesAs the Department of International Trade sallies forth to replace the Free Trade Agreements ("FTAs") that the UK enjoyed as part of its EU membership, we consider the last 'hurrah' available under these agreements - the claim back of overpaid duties.Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z22662ea1-42b0-4f43-be5d-574a19fe1bf0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2020/grober-nutrition-acquired-by-gay-lea-foodsOn October 30, 2020, Grober Nutrition, a Cambridge, Ontario-based commercial milk replacer, was acquired by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited.Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Zf71c9087-2c4f-4e09-8417-50639eebb2d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/ip-audits-what-s-in-your-ip-portfolioFundamental to the development of a robust IP strategy is a thorough understanding of the business' IP portfolio, which may include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names, and industrial designs. An IP audit provides just such an insight.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:42:00 Z55f07349-a93d-4aa7-ae79-4cea9a6241b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2020/simply-good-foods-sells-to-wellness-naturalOn September 29, 2020, Wellness Natural, Inc., headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, announced that it had acquired SimplyProtein®, a nutritional snacking brand previously owned by subsidiaries of The Simply Good Foods Company.Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Ze95ac3d5-955e-4cca-883d-e5d496fbd375https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2020/district-ventures-invests-in-queen-street-bakeryOn August 5, 2020, Queen Street Bakery, a Canadian food startup disrupting the gluten free industry, announced that it had secured a new strategic equity partner in District Ventures Capital.Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z91f5c0c5-3a02-40b5-9b3a-a0a8d90b60d2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/key-covid-19-considerations-for-your-businessThis document provides the latest updates on four key areas - contracts, employment, insolvency & director duties and government economic support - across multiple jurisdictions.Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:52:00 Z43249bf6-7722-418e-904a-f36f81eeb356https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2020/strategies-for-patent-litigation-claimants-viewIn the sixth and seventh episodes in our series, 'Lifecycle of a Smart Idea', Gowling WLG's IP professionals from around the world examine patent litigation strategy in the early stages.Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z6e992730-5dd1-495e-8b2b-19dacec7bba5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/uk-merger-control-part-twoFurther to the UK government's recent addition of a new public interest criterion under the UK merger control regime, further revisions to the regime have now been enacted.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z3ef7f6cc-c720-4ad4-bf1b-64a5ae92dd74https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/competition-bureau-role-in-regulating-food-claimsFood companies should pay attention to recent action by the Competition Bureau (the "Bureau"), as it may signal that the Bureau intends to take a more active role in regulating claims and advertising with respect to regulated products, such as foods.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:31:00 Z53d1bc63-265b-4065-ae01-966ee3f183c4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/cfia-and-industryAs I write this article in early May 2020, I honestly do not know what the world will be like when you read this. However, I am confident that it will continue to be very different from the pre-COVID days. As a food lawyer for the past 18 years and the leader of the Food and Beverage group at Gowling WLG, I can tell you without hesitation that there has been no other event during my career that so quickly challenged Canada's food industry and required such a quick adaptation to a new environment. While I have my own predictions, it remains unclear what changes will remain and what changes will revert to the pre-COVID days.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:24:00 Ze0f77cd6-495c-4864-b1e8-151dd21d37b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-and-the-food-industryWhile I write this in early April, every industry is being profoundly affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic; our food and restaurant sectors are among those that have been hit the hardest. The media has concentrated on issues relating to our grocery stores and disruptions to the food supply chain. The current pandemic also raises many policy and legal questions that are not so obvious, some that require urgent attention and some that we will have to struggle with in the longer term after this crisis subsides.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:22:00 Z0a710758-3bae-4e97-be2a-0d6584fb691ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/proposed-changes-to-voluntary-canada-claimsThe government's recent proposal to update the guidelines for voluntary 'Product of Canada' and 'Made in Canada' claims could improve Canadian competitiveness and the clarity of information provided to consumers.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:21:00 Zf9f39235-e6b3-4d4b-b470-f7c2d0c59e9fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/sfcr-licencing-requirementsAs of July 15, 2020, many food businesses dealing with manufactured foods in Canada will need to obtain a license and meet preventive control and traceability requirements under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations ("SFCR").Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:20:00 Zb6f30d4e-6c94-4a57-9c47-a2a0d81b99fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/uk-merger-control-key-legal-considerationsWhen planning a transaction, it is increasingly important for parties to consider fully the potential application of merger control regimes worldwide.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:46:00 Za37ee858-2266-4a2d-a080-1e15ca8faaadhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/supply-contracts-under-the-new-cigaSupply contracts typically contain terms that allow suppliers to terminate their customer relationship on the customer's insolvency.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:44:00 Z09a98ec8-3e10-4c61-b7a0-9660811e593chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/uk-merger-control-and-government-interventionThe UK government recently made and proposed revisions to the UK merger control regime, which are intended to increase its ability to intervene in transactions and investments affecting certain aspects of the UK economy.Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z5b54c3db-93a6-406b-9063-549ed647a950https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2020/patent-strategy-optimizing-life-sciences-patentsThird on-demand webinar in our 'Lifecycle of a Smart Idea' series exploring the scope of patent protection across jurisdictions.Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z7f345e65-5221-4ae9-9f69-0575e20285c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/client-work/2020/gowling-wlg-advises-revolution-bars-group-plcInternational law firm Gowling WLG has advised Revolution Bars Group plc (RBG) on its £15 million equity fundraising and proposed transfer from the London Stock Exchange's Main Market to AIM.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:46:00 Zaa0ea6a6-f291-4cc2-8e75-b060cf404a82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2020/trade-secrets-international-protectionThe second webinar in our 'Lifecycle of a Smart Idea' series, taking a closer look at protecting trade secrets.Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z97c2aafc-0c8b-4427-9020-e7c3a4e434d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/protection-of-secrets-in-patent-infringementThe need to strengthen procedural protection of trade secrets in patent infringement proceedings has recently taken shape. Speech is silver, but silence is golden.Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z3c7aa538-686d-44c4-a748-27e57f250851https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/will-covid-19-usher-a-new-normal-for-pensionsWill COVID-19 usher in a 'new normal' in pensions? Or will it accelerate trends that were already evident before the crisis?Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 Ze8c0c318-4b26-4ab2-9682-5f10c67a3e54https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2020/to-patent-or-keep-secretGiven the frenetic pace of today's innovation lifecycle, do patents always afford the best protection of proprietary inventions?Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 Z46177f0f-e6b8-4a67-baa9-7676ba17f450https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2020/flanagan-foodservice-acquires-summit-foodsOn May 13, 2020, Colabor Group Inc. closed the sale of most of the assets of its Summit Foods division in Ontario to Flanagan Foodservice Inc. for approximately $10 million. The sale includes the independent and franchise restaurants business together with some assets and sales employees.Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 Z06659dbd-b5c6-4129-aca4-a509930c7c30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/six-months-to-claim-millions-in-duty-refundsThe COVID-19 pandemic is leading legal teams to consider innovative ways of delivering cost savings and increasing revenues. Free Trade Agreements ("FTAs") may be an unexpected source of cash for UK exporters.Tue, 12 May 2020 15:49:00 Z6a4c13e5-f188-4cee-a4dd-fbb5c84f7a61https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-processing-personal-dataGovernment, public, and private organisations are urgently taking measures to contain and mitigate the virus, some of which have implications on the processing of personal data.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zd5788024-9233-48e4-b8c5-6f9abcc88a47https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-and-uk-merger-controlAlthough many companies have put their 'pre-crisis' acquisition plans on hold, the fallout from the current outbreak is likely to present certain companies with opportunities to acquire distressed firms, or the assets of such firms.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:01:00 Z82201270-0dc1-4db7-9617-a8daf029db90https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-detailWhen reading the HMRC Guidance it is important to remember that the guidance is for what employers can claim via the Scheme not guidance on employee rights. Here we look at the key points of guidance and highlight some of the employment law issues raised as a result.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:42:00 Zc0acf6e5-0a6e-4906-ab95-23b0231cc174https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-uk-holiday-leave-permissible-carry-overOn 27 March the Government amended the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) to allow carry forward of up to four weeks accrued holiday leave.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Zaca6c2c5-02e3-4d09-91ac-40f9872aab96https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-coronavirus-job-retention-schemeWe look at how the 'Job Retention Scheme' proposed by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, will affect employers and employees.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:10:00 Z0d5ed166-d6c5-4ed6-8ddc-ca1b773f1806https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/are-single-use-plastics-toxicIn 2019, the Federal Government promised a ban on 'harmful single-use plastics' by 2021 as part of its broader strategy to reduce waste and pollution.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Zd01f5aac-a064-4926-ae64-a2fd139613aehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-contract-in-canada-force-majeure-clauseOn March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially designated the outbreak of COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus, as a global pandemic. In recent weeks, this unforeseen global event has grown into significant health crisis, one that is already disrupting business operations and affecting trade and profits across multiple sectors. In this article, we look at what happens if your contract/agreement does not have a force majeure clause.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z018b0ee9-4703-4dd4-8a1c-755fcea97445https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2020/how-to-restart-business-operations-china-covid-19Since end of January 2020, the rapid outbreak of COVID-19 and implementation by the Chinese authorities of epidemic control measures to the highest degree have caused havoc in people's daily lives, consumer spending, business and manufacturing operations, supply chains and logistics. This crisis causes major disruptions in China's economy, with ripple effects in the rest of the world.Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:32:00 Ze747b832-6549-4ab5-a6a1-508af21209fdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/ir35-review-announced-but-date-unchangedThe existing public sector restrictions and rules on off-payroll working (IR35) will be extended to medium and large private sector employers from 6th April 2020.Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:20:00 Zc38b7459-cca6-42d2-882f-5e1f0747a2fdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2020/incoterms-2020-customs-and-trade-considerationsUrsula Johnston discusses the customs obligations under the various Incoterms and how these might inform which you choose for your international trading arrangements.Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Z2e1d7e9f-8d1c-4ac7-ac03-9d5dde714840https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2019/incoterms-2020-the-main-changesDavid Lowe explains more about the key changes in the new edition of Incoterms - Incoterms 2020 - and how you should deal with them.Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z09bee165-e763-4c18-ba64-da294547bc7dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2019/what-are-incotermsOur Incoterms expert David Lowe, who is also global co-chair of the Incoterms 2020 drafting group, gives an overview here of these important contract terms and how to use them to best effect.Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z749f2898-08cf-49b5-a639-77d5b8eda8f5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/dismissing-an-employee-maternity-payOur employment and equalities experts consider the SMP tricky issues including 'bonus babies', 'offsetting' and 'exit packages'.Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:29:00 Z3980d350-26a8-4616-8034-950181130ef4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/precast-concrete-cartel-and-the-cmaThe UK CMA has imposed fines of more than £36 million upon three suppliers of precast concrete drainage products for an infringement of UK and EU competition law.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Zf9e00209-3e52-4678-86fa-a346a472c756https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2019/community-natural-foods-acquired-by-calgary-co-opEffective Nov. 4, 2019, Calgary Co-op acquired the retail business of Community Natural Foods. Calgary Co-op plans to operate Community Natural Foods as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary.Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Z24dfa7f4-70d5-4aac-a600-6fad171da87chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2019/how-to-ensure-your-supply-chain-is-brexit-readyThis article is intended to help you identify where your key risks are and what you should do.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:22:00 Z44413291-2336-48ea-8c27-f28fca35a447https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2019/boston-pizza-franchise-owners-sell-restaurantOn Oct. 1, 2019, Robert and Barbara Tuttle, owners of a Boston Pizza franchise in Orleans, Ontario, sold their ownership stake in the restaurant to an Ontario numbered company for an undisclosed amount.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Zc19723cb-0783-4574-87d8-d1dd5d884033https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2019/precedent-setting-decision-in-patent-infringementOn Sept. 25, 2019, Justice Manson of the Federal Court of Canada summarily dismissed a patent infringement action brought by CanMar Foods Ltd. against TA Foods Ltd.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Za9c4e583-cc20-4738-8fde-92a7e1a880fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/icc-incoterms-2020-has-arrivedIncoterms are fundamental to international trade, providing a set of contract terms for international freight delivery.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Zde428493-d63f-4464-b5b5-700393cc420chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2020/changes-product-of-canada-made-in-canada-claimsThe government's recent proposal to update the guidelines for voluntary "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" claims could improve Canadian competitiveness and the clarity of information provided to consumers.Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Zc4a410a8-6b21-4a0d-b583-613abbaabe29https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/cfia-serves-up-next-course-of-consultationsOn June 22, 2019, the Government of Canada published another round of proposed changes to food labelling requirements under the Food and Drug Regulations and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations in Canada Gazette Part I.Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Ze92fcf67-363f-4b92-9577-d964455aa3b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/new-agri-food-immigration-pilotOn July 12, 2019, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada announced that it is launching a three year pilot program in the agri-food sector. This pilot creates a new stream to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers in the agri-food industry and is anticipated to be available in early 2020.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z4a4cbd09-3ff8-4993-926d-7113be43b958https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/canada-s-trademark-applications-for-marijuanaI had the honour to represent the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) at the 29th session of the Nice Committee of Experts in Geneva from April 29 to May 3, 2019.Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zaa2205c9-9a2a-4716-b06f-aae5fe906ef0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-panoramic-growth-equityGowling WLG has advised Panoramic Growth Equity, on its £1.5 million Series A investment into healthy snacking company Freed Foods Limited.Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z5ccb608b-6211-4cf5-bcc6-0d7b21f0c1d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2019/dawn-foods-completes-cross-border-acquisitionOn June 21, 2019, Dawn Food Products (Dawn Foods) acquired from Ardent Mills an ingredient mix facility in Burlington, Ontario and Ardent Mills' sweet goods business in Canada. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zcf84f627-d0a6-4240-af3e-87d76aafb143https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/update-legalization-cannabis-by-health-canadaHealth Canada made an announcement today with respect to the update on the legalization and regulation of cannabis.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Ze7e57ad4-6c5b-4e29-9a5a-07c8783a0b6fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2019/big-rig-brewery-and-big-rig-restaurants-acquiredOn June 10, 2019, Foodtastic Inc. announced that it had acquired Big Rig Brewery and Big Rig Restaurants (Big Rig) of Ottawa, Ontario.Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z0ba5d30f-9058-43e5-886e-c0e2d9f20951https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2019/don-t-be-confused-by-best-before-packaging-datesWhile much of the data on food labels is notoriously incomprehensible to the average consumer, at least "best before" and "packaging" dates are easy to understand and provide valuable information on food safety. Right? Wrong.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z36b473b7-c923-47ed-bfe8-7cf86bf6071dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/importing-food-from-awayForeign food companies looking to ship products to Canada continue to face challenges under the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). The inclusion of a non-resident importer licensing option under the SFCA was a major point of discussion during the early consultations on this regulatory framework. While this option was ultimately included in the SFCR, the current approach creates some absurd situations.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z40ac50f0-87ca-414e-b86a-6b7f04150e5ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/yes-to-edibles-not-so-fast-to-food-companiesConventional food clients regularly ask us about participating in the edible cannabis market. Many expect edibles to become a significant segment of the cannabis industry, and see opportunities to leverage existing resources to expand into edibles.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zef14be0f-0085-4951-b327-deb4b2030d26https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/changes-to-applications-for-cannabis-licencesHealth Canada has introduced new eligibility requirements, effective immediately, for three classes of cannabis licences: cultivation, processing and sale for medical purposes.Tue, 14 May 2019 15:30:00 Zcafbf535-f597-42b5-b8a2-9be6e2912faahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2019/apetito-acquires-healthcare-food-servicesEffective May 13, 2019, the Canadian subsidiary of apetito AG, the international food business headquartered in Germany, acquired Healthcare Food Services of Ottawa, Ontario, for an undisclosed consideration.Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 Zb0d2a92f-f651-4658-8e7a-ce9081b5c9c4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2019/international-data-breach-strategiesThe introduction of the GDPR has seen a surge in breaches being notified to regulators and many further breaches being reported in the media.Thu, 02 May 2019 11:45:00 Z5962246c-50d5-4158-a5ca-6ce35c905233https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/naturally-complicated"Natural" claims on food labels continue to proliferate. Polls show that while Canadians want more natural foods, they continue to be con- fused by what the term means. It's not easy to explain its meaning to consumers but at least the CFIA, for many years, has provided some guidance to manufacturers to minimize its misuse.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z8a7d4d0f-d558-4fd3-a370-9df461cb00cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/blockchain-for-the-global-food-supplyThe modern food industry has grown into a complex and global network of food producers, processors, distributors, and others throughout its supply chain.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z7af5e48f-d6f9-4341-a942-a4dde1ef2a82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/the-tmal-application-process-in-canadaIf you want to sell a supplemented food in Canada, be prepared to get in line. A long line where you can't see the finish line, there is no guarantee of admittance, and you must wait months for updates or answers.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z9391bce4-4ffb-4da0-a52c-47ce452b1fb1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/the-promotion-of-cannabis-on-social-media-updateAlmost six months after our article on the Promotion of Cannabis on Social Media, federal licence holders have received further guidance from Health Canada regarding the regulatory prohibitions on the promotion of cannabis, cannabis accessories, and cannabis-related services in an online context.Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:13:00 Z55b847d8-9d9d-4548-b493-f1712c4d984chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/should-your-business-invest-in-blockchainShould businesses invest in blockchain technology to benefit their operations and processes? We explore how it is making an impact across industries.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:20:00 Ze2f2dcfe-9f36-4c84-810b-ec5be00be60bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/risks-facing-acquiring-companiesOn 14 March 2019, the Court of Justice delivered a landmark judgment regarding the liability of acquiring companies to compensate third parties for infringements of EU competition law committed by acquired companies.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z1a3a731f-2edd-4b2c-a3fb-f5438ef7b8a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2019/packaging-laws-in-the-uk-are-changingThe Government has announced four separate consultations all aimed at reducing single-use plastic packaging. We've summarised the key issues that you and your business need to know.Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z406a2fac-2516-4ac5-9f89-5090d9a463e7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2019/customs-vat-and-excise-ready-for-no-brexitThe UK Government is in the process of introducing new legislation in relation to customs, VAT and excise in the event that there is a "no deal" Brexit. A total of 20 Statutory Instruments were laid before the Parliament in January 2019.Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Za0400075-cdb4-4ca2-b8da-bd28b3588172https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2019/eu-japan-trade-agreement-enters-into-forceGowling WLG's experts discuss the EU Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and what it will entail.Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:24:00 Ze5032270-93c8-4483-97ed-1bbfcebaa0d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2019/does-my-food-ad-market-to-kidsBill S-228, "An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibiting food and beverage marketing directed at children)", has been undergoing legislative review since late 2016. It has been the subject of much debate and is still awaiting Royal Assent.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zc99ea383-59fe-4120-8376-edcc99851823https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/changes-to-the-uk-s-trademarks-lawThe EU Trademarks Directive 2015 comes into force in the UK; bringing with it some key changes to the UK's legal system governing the application, registration, enforcement and licensing of trademarks.Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z62515acc-a0f5-431e-b85b-fdb198049b22https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2019/brexit-cross-border-trade-challengesThe customs and trade perspectives have never been more important to consider, as the potentail for a no-deal Brexit intensifies.Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zcb2b4736-5b13-4ba1-a6ef-e39195392132https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2019/food-in-canada-2018-year-in-reviewWith so many legislative proposals, regulatory initiatives and policy changes going on with Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), it can be easy to lose track of all the threads food companies need to follow.Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z85950000-fd40-40e0-a420-8438e5bc9119https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2018/digital-protectionism-trade-and-the-wtoGowling WLG discusses the modernisation needed in order to tackle the challenges presented to free trade by both traditional and digital protectionism.Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z3fd94ddf-16f5-4b52-8f46-5ae53ede6db7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/what-new-gis-bill-means-for-products-in-russiaOn July 27, 2018, the Russian State Duma passed first reading of a draft bill entitled 'On Amendments to Part Four of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (on geographical indications)' (the Bill on GIs).Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:54:00 Z77d037ce-a6e8-46d5-9d1d-fa45d211aba5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/new-waste-and-resources-strategyThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its strategy for waste and resources in England.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Zf2709f53-81af-45b5-9eb7-f53f2e68cb9bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/food-drink-geographical-indications-protectionThe UK's exit from the EU will affect the way in which existing EU and UK GI products retain their protection, and new GIs can gain protection.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Zdd984a21-eeef-4294-ab8e-f02481cce684https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/geographical-indications-in-russiaOn July 27, 2018, the Russian State Duma passed first reading of a draft bill entitled “On Amendments to Part Four of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (on geographical indications)” (the Bill).Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Ze70c3d4a-2a00-4d7d-81b0-965063e1c578https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/proposed-changes-to-food-labelling-due-to-brexitGowling WLG's experts discuss the changes food and drink businesses will need to make in the event of both Brexit with a deal and a no deal Brexit.Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z8dfbbf03-f175-4780-8012-8803ec818ae6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2018/it-masterclass-gdpr-updateGowling WLG's IT Masterclass webinar gives a legal update on GDPR six months on.Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Zd2b2b3f3-bb10-4e37-918d-9555d92f673fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/new-at-gowling-wlg-customs-tradeIn five months, the UK is due to leave the EU and the 145,000 VAT-registered UK businesses that currently trade only with the EU will become importers and exporters.Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:15:00 Z36bb9fbf-3053-4a03-9648-355458940a4ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2018/understanding-electronic-signaturesWhat are E-signatures, how do they work and what does best practice look like? David Lowe shares his insight into this important topic and provides practical guidance on using E-signatures to manage your day-to-day commercial contracts.Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:57:00 Z7cba1480-1e08-4772-b7af-9e8375210d59https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-what-s-a-landlord-going-to-doOn October 17, 2018, Canada will legalize the possession and the consumption of small amounts of cannabis for personal use. What does this mean for landlords?Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:37:00 Zb85cbf34-d0fe-4d0a-8db7-bb4ec9622399https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2018/cbp-clarifies-stance-on-cannabis-industryFollowing months of uncertainty surrounding the way US Border Patrol officers will assess those working in and around Canada's legalized cannabis industry, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a statement Tuesday clarifying its approach and offering some reassurance to Canadians.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Ze4a80b1d-3cdd-4ce7-9a09-ba5344c000bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/clarification-cannabis-advertising-in-canadaPre-October 17, 2018, the Narcotic Control Regulations prohibit the advertisement of narcotics to the public. Despite this prohibition, there has been a notable upswing in cannabis and cannabis-related advertising over the course of the summer.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Zc09329db-75e0-4d67-bc2b-94b0fd334084https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-industry-and-its-employeesWhile the legalization of recreational cannabis is just around the corner, for the many companies that produce cannabis in Canada, the road to legalization began many months, and in some case years ago.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z772fd1f4-cf22-4e11-a428-ac4a811e387ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/promotion-of-cannabis-on-social-mediaSocial media is a critical component of most companies' marketing strategies, but it is also one of the most difficult marketing tools to square with the new federal cannabis regulatory regime.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z6180b0fe-7d81-413c-8315-13fb4aa183c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-innovation-stuck-in-the-weedsIt is old news that recreational cannabis is scheduled for legalization in Canada on October 17th, 2018 and that Health Canada has intentions to make edible recreational cannabis products (edibles) legal at a later date (perhaps within a year of the October legalization).Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z76af213b-b9ab-4a8f-889d-bddbc50d269chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-tracking-systemA new national cannabis reporting and tracking system will launch on October 17, 2018 concurrently with the coming into force of the Cannabis Act.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Za6a045e2-6a20-4883-8b8f-8589324b022ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-act-to-include-first-nationsOn September, 27, 2018, Bill-36 (the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018) was introduced by the Ontario government. If passed, it will, inter alia, enact the Cannabis License Act, 2018, and amend the Cannabis Act, 2017 as well as the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation Act, 2017.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z4fe233c2-73b0-4b0a-bb7a-f9c3b89f2359https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-brand-launch-checklistWith the legalization of recreational cannabis set for October 17, 2018, cannabis companies are flooding the Canadian trademarks register with an array of new trademark applications.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z45179345-9be8-439d-b30c-1e7cf83ab3d9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cannabis-and-blockchainBlack market. Dark web. Illicit. Underground market. Illegitimate. Illegal. Organized crime. All words used to describe the illegal cannabis industry, until October 17, 2018 that is.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z77a20777-994f-469d-96c0-2e1482361512https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cpc-program-process-for-cannabis-companiesThe TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) Capital Pool Company (CPC) program has been historically popular in the mining industry, but with the liberalisation of medical- and recreational-use cannabis, across Canada and beyond, it is proving to offer a viable capital raising platform for cannabis companies seeking to access the public markets.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Za9aabeab-85a2-49a3-ac19-f0ab8112fafbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2018/governing-law-and-jurisdiction-clause-in-contractsIt is important when drafting international contracts to include express reference to the forum for resolving disputes.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z6479f0e0-0c3f-497f-aa65-e43e5bc23224https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2018/customs-trade-compliance-brexit-preparationIn this session we strip back the debate to identify the challenges business will face, and provide practical guidance on how to navigate the post Brexit customs landscape.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Zff25bc78-a1b7-498a-b413-13f32f988285https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2018/blockchain-the-ultimate-disruptorBlockchain technology is changing the landscape in a major way. However, this innovative technology comes with highly complex laws and processes that require sophisticated legal and technical expertise, and an insider's understanding of the ever-evolving regulatory space.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z9ed2141a-4940-4e19-ae69-853e90f5e0e7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/changes-to-applications-policy-natural-healthHealth Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate recently outlined proposed changes to its natural health product Management of Applications Policy.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z0ae59093-9bb7-46f9-9d15-6cfa0d32b484https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/a-single-food-safety-agency-for-the-u-sOriginally published in Food in Canada, this article looks at another U.S. presidential proposal to consolidate all food safety functions into a single agency, the Federal Food Safety Agency.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z39ae4637-8026-4833-a69a-1406830b66fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/the-united-states-mexico-canada-agreementPresident Donald Trump called the North American Free Trade Agreement "one of the WORST Trade Deals ever made". Late Sunday night, the prolonged NAFTA renegotiations ended with the unveiling of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement ("USMCA") that will replace NAFTA.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z09df7f7a-907a-408b-80e1-3ce87d602129https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/brexit-customs-tradeBrexit will cause a fundamental change in the way the UK trades with the EU. The guide is intended to provide practical advice to assist businesses to start to prepare for this change.Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z5477c5cb-b757-453e-a362-29914c7853a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2018/brexit-and-state-aidThis guide looks at what the post-Brexit state aid regime may look like and what this means for business.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Zab334f71-693d-4b43-a6e3-d3ae0baae053https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-aston-manor-ciderGowling WLG's global food and drink team has advised Aston Manor, the UK's largest independent cider producer, on its sale to Agrial Group.Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z9b448fe2-bb96-446d-9d28-052cded76392https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/why-you-should-avoid-resale-price-restrictionsOn 24 July 2018, the European Commission announced that in four separate cases it had fined four manufacturers for infringements of Article 101 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union.Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:37:00 Z70c5671c-9f55-4201-a29d-b1d00141c8bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2018/brexit-what-will-it-mean-for-dispute-resolutionGowling WLG's Brexit Taskforce look at what the UK Government's Brexit white paper, the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, means for dispute resolution.Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:04:00 Z718cada0-99a6-47aa-8072-b62196ac7f74https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/international-franchisors-expanding-in-the-uae-doThe GCC market offers huge growth opportunities for international brands. The business-friendly environment and the international consumer base make the franchise model especially attractive in the region.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:11:00 Z31db5058-2f73-43a6-b54a-5fc611d47ff7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/competition-law-director-disqualificationThe UK competition authority is consulting on proposed changes to its current guidance on director disqualification in competition law cases.Fri, 10 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Z9a3e2fee-f6df-4bfa-8758-ec13728a6d0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/liable-for-violations-by-overseas-subsidiariesWhen will a parent company in the UK be held accountable for human rights failings by its subsidiaries in other countries? Will having a global human rights policy leave the parent company more exposed?Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:59:00 Zcf385d55-73b5-4a8d-8920-2c227504025ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2018/the-contract-law-lifecycleAt our most recent ThinkHouse Foundations event, Associate, Alex Wrixon, from our Commercial Litigation team gave an update on the latest developments in contracts law, looking at how key cases have a bearing on the 'contract lifecycle'.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:42:00 Z4e1bd83f-021d-45a0-9883-df696cbd005ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/uk-merger-control-requests-for-informationThe UK competition authority (the CMA) has recently imposed fines for procedural breaches of the UK merger control regime. Given the risks of non-compliance (including fines, and possible criminal sanctions), this update outlines key issues to be considered when engaging with the CMA.Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Z7c0bde74-44ac-459a-b752-bec33221e576https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/employment-essentials-july-2018What issues will affect your business in July 2018? Our employment, labour & equalities experts bring you the latest legal developments.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Zaaed4fd3-61b2-4667-9fc3-95ea9783b62chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/eu-trademark-of-four-finger-kitkat-shapeConfirming that acquired distinctiveness must be demonstrated for each Member State for which inherent distinctiveness is lacking, the CJEU has upheld the General Court's conclusion that the four-finger shape of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bar was invalidly registered as an EUTM.Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Z33c4a3a5-fe58-4b74-b636-630b397ff34ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/incorporation-of-front-of-pack-labelling-symbolsThe consultation period has now closed on Health Canada's proposed Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:04:00 Zae2f8df3-c518-44f3-95ec-8123f82bd7cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/eat-your-cannabis-and-have-it-tooOne part cannabis, three parts uncertainty – the impending introduction of a recreational market for cannabis offers an unparalled opportunity for businesses to stake a claimin this uncharted territory.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:03:00 Zd0c0c0ff-df4c-487c-80ac-96cf342e6680https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/new-canadian-influencer-marketing-guidelinesAd Standards (previously named Advertising Standards Canada) has published guidelines to assist influencers and brands comply with their 'material connection' disclosure requirements.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:00:00 Z45b8751d-8e68-470f-bc98-7c18ba3a95f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/cfia-publishes-safe-food-for-canadians-regulationToday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published the much-anticipated Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), which complements the Safe Food for Canadians Act passed in 2012. The regulations are scheduled to come into force on January 15, 2019.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z1a1830f7-3a0e-4103-b20e-ba919c05fa53https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/obligation-of-authorities-to-publish-food-lawsThis latest Food and Beverage Insight focuses on food and feed law infringements, public pillory, constitutional information obligation, and the German Federal Constitutional Court decision on business operators selling food and feed within Germany.Fri, 11 May 2018 07:43:00 Zced74e9d-e8da-4bf4-a40b-1853fa7f6e3ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/grocery-store-the-untold-storyAlmost no one, no family, fails to go to a grocery store each week. Yet most people know almost nothing about how these stores operate or where the food they sell comes from. And, remarkably, almost nothing has been written about them.Mon, 07 May 2018 15:01:00 Zfd456725-2be8-40e2-8317-d916ea092e10https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/no-cartoons-on-food-packages-kids-marketingThe Government of Canada is pushing ahead with its plan to restrict the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to kids.Mon, 07 May 2018 14:45:00 Z3673b7ec-1f0e-4f14-91e5-4184d0d0ea22https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/probiotic-gut-claims-checkThe use of probiotics in foods in Canada has become commonplace but current policy toward probiotic claims is limited. For food producers willing to engage, Health Canada's Food Directorate can provide helpful premarket guidance.Mon, 07 May 2018 14:14:00 Zee0dc78a-37ee-4a25-9cbc-7751d366c7fdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/uk-ratifies-hague-agreement-on-industrial-designsIn an important step for design right owners, the United Kingdom has completed its ratification of the 'Hague Agreement' concerning the registration of industrial designs.Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:22:00 Zb0edbcaf-d1c6-45f3-a64a-8d6d3c689e8ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/advancing-food-law-and-policy-researchOne of my reasons for starting this column 16 years ago (can it really be 16 years?), was to have food law be more widely recognized as a distinct, important and growing body of law in its own right. While we’ve seen some progress over the years, we still have a long way to go. We still don’t have a comprehensive text on Canadian food law. No provincial law society recognizes it as a distinct area of law practice. Unlike many countries, we still don’t have a regular reporting service. Most law schools don’t teach it.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z5c6d375a-01cd-4299-9c93-dc04d2a9908dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/franchising-licensing-distribution-agreementsMany equate franchising with the well-known and recognized quick-service restaurants and coffee bars prevalent around the world. But you would be surprised to learn that many of the goods and services providers that one uses on a regular basis are franchised.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z3fd4fd1a-311f-473f-baf0-068547f94251https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/front-labelling-requirements-are-one-step-closerHealth Canada has published proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) which, among other things, would implement their proposal to have front-of-package (FOP) nutrition symbols for certain foods.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z1f940ba3-71ab-4272-a5e1-91c4491edf99https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2018/novel-food-regulation-covers-insect-based-foodsHow will the Novel Food Regulation affect the way insect-based food is marketed in the EU?Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z2f4daa95-7635-49ed-8907-eae7ed75ca0ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/evolving-self-care-frameworkAs most health care product regulatory professionals are now aware, Health Canada is looking at changing the way cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs (OTCs), and natural health products (NHPs) are regulated in Canada.Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z961729dd-f258-486f-bc39-c941d51c07e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/what-are-novel-foods-and-when-can-they-be-usedDivision 28 of the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) prohibits the sale or advertisement of a “novel food” unless the manufacturer or importer of that food has submitted a pre-market notification to Health Canada and received confirmation that the food is safe for consumption.Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Zdcbf7f41-5c27-4b61-9c3e-d17fb6198f9fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/reducing-food-waste-the-challenges-aheadThere is increasing discussion around the issue of food waste in the UK and what can be done to reduce it whether through legal or enhanced voluntary initiatives.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z826a0b5a-2379-41a2-87a4-b073aa442136https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/new-guidance-on-social-media-disclosures-ftc-updWill that serum make my skin glow, too? Is [influencer] being paid to post that? Is that a genuine customer review? As brands increasingly turn to bloggers, influencers and social media reviewers to market their products and leverage an influencer’s a cult-like fan following, the line between unbiased third-party opinions and paid-for endorsements can sometimes be as clear as mud.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:41:00 Zea1b2fbd-6684-4ca6-82a5-b74ab42d3f41https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/healthy-menu-choices-practice-points-part-2As we previously reported, the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 came into force on January 1, 2017.  The Act stipulates that owners of food service premises that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations in Ontario must display prescribed calorie information for every standard food and beverage item that is listed on a menu (whether printed or electronic) or in an advertisement, subject to certain exceptions.  Further, the Act also stipulates the inclusion of a prescribed contextual statement (which outlines average calorie intake requirements) on these same menus and advertisements, subject to certain exceptions.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:41:00 Z9338b243-498c-4c17-abae-85be67def839https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/sue-the-cfia-for-its-negligence-good-luckFor reasons of trade, consumer protection and public health, the food industry is one of the most highly regulated in the country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extensive investigation and enforcement powers. But what if the CFIA is clearly negligent in its investigations? What if the CFIA’s negligence causes economic loss? Can the injured food company obtain compensation through litigation?Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:41:00 Z0431d3a6-b6ac-4008-b9b1-87b3cce67b5ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/guides/2017/transfer-pricing-guideThis guide provides a comprehensive overview of transfer pricing rules and regulations in Canada. The guide also addresses a number of salient topics and tactics shaping the transfer pricing world today, including base erosion & profit shifting, IP mitigation, and advanced pricing agreements.Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 Zbd861871-f031-4247-8d59-e433e9f2a105https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/roskomnadzor-state-protocols-for-website-blockingHeadlines such as '[Website] Blocked in Russia' have become increasingly common in recent years with the restriction of thousands of torrent and pirated websites, online casinos and even social media platforms.Fri, 29 Sep 2017 23:00:00 Z0eb9000a-9b72-4c7e-9d4d-59aa14040151https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/changing-lanes-health-canada-speeds-toward-its-neThe legal landscape for food companies continues to evolve at a rapid speed. Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy is well underway, with no signs of slowing down. Under this new strategy, Health Canada published changes to the Food and Drugs Regulations for nutrition labelling and ingredient listings, and is in the late stages of consultations to limit industrial trans fats and impose new front of package (FOP) labelling. These changes are significant for the industry, as they impact both marketing and product formulation.Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:33:00 Zf190c8b7-da22-4afd-8b7d-498a35964dc4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/yes-cfia-safe-food-is-the-priority-but-it-s-notIn a recent column I wrote on the occasion of the 20th birthday of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), I proudly concluded that the CFIA had mostly met its original objectives. Since then I have received several responses from industry leaders suggesting I was overly generous in my assessment. Several responses focused particularly on one complaint: that too many at the CFIA seemed to have forgotten that in addition to its primary role to protect the health and safety of Canadians, the CFIA also has a clear legislative mandate to help the commercial interests of Canadian industry.Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:32:00 Z97e714f8-b011-4560-b73c-302d869057b1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/update-on-restricting-food-and-beverage-marketingTo address rising obesity rates in Canadian children, the Government of Canada intends to restrict children’s exposure to food and beverage advertising. This will be accomplished through a combination of legislative and regulatory measures under the Food and Drugs Act.Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:32:00 Zca3dde44-e875-49a5-8fc3-b3dde02a0c93https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/you-ve-had-your-say-on-the-proposed-safe-foodThis article originally appeared in Food in Canada and is republished with the permission of the publisher.Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:32:00 Z70eee8c0-b068-4638-a7bc-de8550aff67ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/podcasts/2017/the-taylor-review-on-the-gig-economy-good-workOur initial impressions on the Taylor Review from an employment and tax perspective.Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 Z55a612a5-95b7-458d-88b8-f47ff41003e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/expanded-protection-for-geographical-indications-iOn May 16, 2017, the government of Canada passed Bill C-30, formally known as 'An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union and its Member States and to provide for certain other measures'.Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 Z922007b7-4e1f-40bc-b35e-d2196c378611https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/marketing-alimentaire-sante-canada-se-penche-surLe Canada connaîtra bientôt un changement radical en ce qui a trait à la réglementation des publicités alimentaires s’adressant aux enfants.Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 Z25b40942-f1f0-44c0-a61b-8aaf3409c9f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/pilot-program-to-facilitate-importation-of-otc-sunLast fall, Health Canada proposed a new framework for regulating “self-care products,” including non-prescription/over-the-counter drugs (“OTCs”), natural health products and cosmetics. The proposal underwent its first round of public consultation in October and is currently being refined. Until it takes effect, a number of products will remain in regulatory limbo.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:48:00 Zff9df0d3-af5f-4ada-af81-22e5465e4d1ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/impending-food-advertising-changes-health-canadaA radical shift in the way food is permitted to be marketed to children is currently in the works in Canada.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:47:00 Z9ed75f35-1778-4bdd-8b0a-71f75c1abb82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/fettering-discretion-a-cautionary-reminder-for-reIf you’re in the food business, for reasons of public health, trade and consumer protection, you’re always swimming in a sea of regulations. This regulatory environment is characterized by broad delegated bureaucratic discre­tion; a central feature of Canadian food law is that most of the law is made, interpreted and enforced by officials, not by legislatures and the courts.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:47:00 Ze9ed896a-ae45-4418-983c-2546f71cf5c8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/healthy-menu-choices-act-practice-pointsThe Act stipulates that owners of food service premises that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations in Ontario must display prescribed calorie information for every standard food and beverage item that is listed or depicted on a menu (whether printed or electronic) or in an advertisement, subject to certain exceptions.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:47:00 Z49cd0a43-8ee0-42a7-8fb3-b4999b32e6b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/ready-or-not-recalls-comeAre we ready for a recall? In the unfortunate circumstance that a recall is required, a well-executed recall plan can minimize regulatory and business risks, and play a vital role in maintaining goodwill with key partners.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:00:00 Z91558180-1ec7-4b46-8ce5-7353965fccfahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/proposed-safe-food-for-canadians-regulations-willToday, most Canadian food importers and manufacturers don't consider licensing requirements and other prescriptive regulations with respect to how they conduct their business operations; however, that is about to change.Thu, 16 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z9858b019-300b-455e-bd59-8538f9886975https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/canadian-government-amends-food-laws-and-launchesCanadian government amends food laws and launches three new consultationsWed, 18 Jan 2017 01:00:00 Z272b2ad3-38d6-4bb9-8f29-5b64c33e860fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/client-work/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-nothing-but-nature-on-its-acquGowling WLG advised Nothing But Nature Inc., owner of the Kiju juice brand, on its acquisition by GreenSpace Brands Inc.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 Zf91fd1ae-ecdf-468f-b3fc-4d473e1da328https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2017/food-lawyers-a-brief-retrospectiveExcept for maybe the Income Tax Act, it’s hard to imagine any area of the law that is more intimately pervasive in the daily lives of Canadians than food law. It regulates the agriculture and food industry, the second largest sector of the Canadian economy. For reasons of health, trade and consumer protection, this large and rapidly growing field has over a dozen specific federal statutes and many more provincial ones that form the basis of thousands of pages of regulations.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 Z41b52290-8d14-42ff-98a5-7535b10ed85chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/the-rules-of-engagement-responding-to-cfiaFood companies doing business in Canada find themselves interacting with regulators more than ever before and there are inevitably times when food companies and the CFIA do not agree on the issue at hand. This could be because the CFIA is taking a position that seems unsupported by the applicable laws, there is a dispute on the facts, or the approach seems disconnected from the supposed safety concern. During these times, companies may struggle with how to best interact with the CFIA, especially given its broad powers of enforcement.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 Z34a29e8b-b3fc-4c58-84a4-dd0bfa284ce4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/health-canada-s-self-care-framework-proposes-overhHealth Canada is proposing a complete overhaul of the regulatory framework for 'self-care products,' a category which encompasses natural health products, non-prescription/over-the-counter drugs and cosmetic products.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 Zbe5e8a3a-da97-4022-bf60-b52113e66e04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2017/what-brexit-means-for-food-beverageNowhere are concerns over the potential impact of Brexit on transatlantic business relations being more keenly felt than among US food and drink businesses. Indeed our research shows that when it comes to the decisions companies are making about trade and investment with the UK right now, it’s having by far the greatest negative impact in this sector.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 03:57:00 Zdedfc446-c02b-4f94-9d20-01f2d7ed6308https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/is-clinoptilolite-classed-as-a-novel-foodIf the current novel food classification in the EU just depended on the name of a specific substance, the answer to this question would certainly be straightforward. But it is not the barely pronounceable name of this substance which is pivotal, but rather the question of whether consumers had already eaten it in sufficient amounts before May 1997. Plus, whether this substance would also fall within one of the categories expressly described in Article 1 (2) lit. c) to f) of the Regulation (EC) 258/97 on novel foods.Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:00:00 Z43752122-9b28-45d8-afeb-82c4e6f3bfa1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-provides-canadian-transactional-supporSeptember 23, 2016, Xiwang Foodstuffs Company Ltd. announced that it had completed its acquisition of Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc. via its acquisition of Iovate’s parent company, Kerr Investment Holding Corporation, from The Toronto Oak Trust for a total consideration of CDN$730m.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Za10a7a6f-ef72-449d-86c0-4d76f55d4442https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/labelling-of-raw-milk-cheeseThe science keeps piling up. It is not safe to consume raw milk and its products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced studies that show again that pathogens from raw milk including tuberculosis, diphtheria, typhoid, Salmonella, Listeria, and many other bacterial infections make it unsafe for human consumption.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Z87d06b4a-14cc-4635-a3f4-66aa6ca23d07https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/new-age-advertorials-best-practices-in-native-advIt's estimated by IAB Canada that the Native Advertising spend globally will reach $21 billion in 2018. It's clear from the FTC and the Competition Bureau guidance that the harm to be avoided is misleading consumers into believing that content is editorial rather than paid advertising.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Zd9566f19-a4ec-485f-8217-dad8ed7d719fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/3d-printed-food-when-will-the-laws-take-shape3D printing is the new buzz technology being used to replicate human tissues, fighter jet parts, and human prosthetics.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Z12713f07-629f-45e0-a02e-120a7c90705ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/proposed-amendments-to-ontario-menu-labelling-reguThe Government of Ontario has released proposed amendments to clarify the calorie disclosure requirements pursuant to the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Z366a5720-67fb-43f4-afdf-dae27cb69cc2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/prudent-use-of-antibiotics-in-animal-productionWhile the medical community recognizes that the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans is a potential disaster for humanity, and that it is the overuse of antimicrobials in human medicine that is the largest contributor, there is still a broad consensus that the use of antibiotics in animals may contribute to the problem, though the degree is still unclear.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Z8f120ba8-6056-4325-bc7b-5697c89234f4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/labelling-of-genetically-modified-foodsOn July 29, 2016, President Obama signed controversial Bill 764 creating a federal labelling standard in the United States for food made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), after both the Senate and Congress approved legislation requiring labeling on all foods to indicate whether or not the food contains GMO ingredients. The federal standard will override individual state laws, such as the one passed in Vermont which is considered to be more strict and onerous.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:00:00 Z53935d22-aeec-4576-bf07-b8d8e59da9echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2016/uk-grocery-supply-code-of-practiceThis is a brief summary of an article which was originally published in Lebensmittel Zeitung on Monday, 20 June 2016.Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:00:00 Zdced75ed-bbe9-4997-985f-d0a33292e7b1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2016/update-on-vanessa-s-law-the-implementation-of-heaIn my earlier article Bill C-17: modernizing the Food and Drugs Act but at what cost?, I described the potential implications of the Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (also known as Vanessa's Law).Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 Zc5777101-363f-4303-aabf-d889509c267dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2016/brexit-what-does-it-mean-for-the-food-and-beveraNow that the UK has voted to leave the European Union, many industries and organisations are faced with uncertainty and the possibility of change to everything from supply chains to export and manufacturing.Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 Ze8629b1d-e0ee-4c32-bbac-7152db9974d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2016/is-the-adjudicator-making-a-differenceThis article was originally published in The Grocer, the leading UK grocery market magazine, on Monday, 20 June 2016.Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 Zad998c9e-d4ed-4ab0-bbc0-ca493b904d0dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2016/a-novel-approach-for-novel-foodsAs Canada's food supply continues to diversify, foods that have not been traditionally consumed in western cultures are becoming part of the Canadian diet.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z50c21256-4c8a-40d2-9123-705832654e0dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/supplemented-foods-a-new-frameworkIn March 2016, Health Canada released the Category Specific Guidance for Temporary Marketing Authorization: Supplemented Foods, dated February 2016 (Guide).Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z19490378-6c6f-479d-8058-884c754c2e5bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/truth-or-dare-due-diligence-for-food-claimsIt's common knowledge that labelling and advertising of foods must be 'truthful and not misleading,' but what does this really mean, and what do companies have to do to comply?Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z7f5ec2ff-8f97-42cc-877c-d6aa88af8d4dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/think-we-need-to-separate-science-and-politics-thHere’s a little true story I’ve used with my students to show that non-science considerations are always necessary and appropriate in science-based regulation. It illustrates how shallow and misleading is the current discussion about the need for greater separation between science and politics, an argument currently advanced by many academics and public sector scientists.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z15333377-bcb8-4369-9be2-7f663b0ddb82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/site-licences-for-nhps-process-forms-timelinesOn December 1, 2015, Health Canada released a new Site Licensing Guidance Document.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z22f04194-fc64-4a82-b957-578ab9ac2911https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/grocery-code-gscop-round-upIn this alert we sum up various developments relating to the UK's Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) over the last few months - including the Groceries Code adjudicator's report into Tesco.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Zbe1aee2c-8b26-474a-9272-565b02e6ab42https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/ontario-menu-labelling-regulations-releasedAfter several rounds of consultation, the highly anticipated regulations under the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 (the “Act”) were posted online on March 4th, 2016. Chain restaurants will now have less than a year to post caloric information and bring menus, flyers, advertisements, websites, and premises into compliance.Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z515f940a-29bf-4eb8-9225-9fd795c522bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/reducing-antibiotics-in-meat-part-iHealth Canada (HC) and the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), the trade association representing Canadian veterinary drug manufacturers, are to be commended for their decision on April 10 to follow the American initiative to address the growing concern over antimicrobial resistance in humans by introducing measures to promote the more prudent use of antimicrobials in animal production. HC announced its intention (1) “to work towards the removal of growth promotion and/or production claims of medically important antimicrobial drugs” and (2) “to develop options to strengthen the veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use in food animals.”Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z374d7a90-d386-4ce7-8110-f5c23d3b5f4chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/what-does-the-budget-2016-mean-for-the-uk-s-mid-maGeorge Osborne's eighth budget was positioned to a significant extent as 'a budget for business' and there was certainly a number of eye-catching measures.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 Z9e10215a-8111-49d9-935b-f65030ad0d05https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2016/groceries-code-adjudicator-publishes-tesco-reportThe Groceries Code Adjudicator has today published her report, identifying that Tesco did breach the GSCOP (Groceries Supply Code of Practice) code - especially in regard to late payment.Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Zf8ef3266-0e79-4eda-9354-7bfc9e7fc8achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2016/have-a-break-have-another-go-at-referring-questiArnold J has ruled that the shape of Nestlé's four-finger KIT KAT product (without the logo embossed) does not meet the requirements for registration as a trade mark in the UK.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Z05cd667f-f274-475f-9c2f-6d022b837351https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/sentencing-guidelines-published-for-offencesThe Sentencing Guidelines applying to health and safety, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences were published at midnight, 2 November and will come into force in courts on 1 February 2016, not 1 November 2015 as previously anticipated. They will apply to any case sentenced on or after 1 February 2016, regardless of the date of the offence.Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z9102b964-7cdc-48cb-a0bb-0c6f24b99a33https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/modern-slavery-and-supply-chains-updatedThe Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) is ultimately designed to tackle slavery and human trafficking, but a key provision introduced a requirement on organisations with a turnover of more than £36 million to produce an annual transparency statement.Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z7dc89d4e-e570-4223-a033-f0cdf99a936chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/poweroffrozen-how-industrially-produced-frozenMathilda Davidson looks at a decision of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) on two Iceland frozen bread ads that will be interesting for brands looking to position "premium" or "artisan-style" food products. Has the ASAgiven carte blanche to brands, associated with industrialised processes, to appropriate the language of traditional, handmade production?Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Zd324cddd-faf2-43bc-bab4-244a9363a480https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/health-canada-finalizes-food-processing-aid-policyThe Food Directorate has released its finalized policy for issuing Interim Letter of No Objection (iLONO) for food processing aids required by the CFIA. As such, the scope of the new policy is limited to processing aids intended for use as antimicrobial agents applied directly on foods processed in federally registered meat establishments.Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Z6a89544d-339a-454a-98af-d4047d1d1ceehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/health-canada-amends-labelling-requirements-for-ceHealth Canada announced July 31 that it would be changing the labelling requirements for certain homeopathic remedies, and would no longer be permitting certain previously allowed claims.Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Zece7c84a-8799-44cf-a448-7c3bc4b8fbb1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/scary-foodFood scare mongering by the popular media continues unabated. Last month, I noted scary stories about the safety of farmed salmon, BPA in packaging, aspartame, water fluoridation, GMOs, pure fruit juice, and now even milk is positively evil. All of this brings to mind and lends weight to Mark Twain’s observations that if you don’t read about current events you are uninformed, and if you do, you are misinformed. This column being an exception, of course.Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Zd495d0de-4c2d-44d7-b0c3-0918dad8df9ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/a-serving-of-guilt-how-breaching-canada-s-food-suDid you know that the Canadian government can reach beyond your company’s coffers and into your wallet for importing or handling food the wrong way?Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z1a8f4717-2eed-4b9b-b6ec-68df42112e9dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/nothing-but-the-half-truth-the-need-for-current-aIt is no secret that our evidence base for food policy in Canada is less than perfect. Historically, we have relied on research tools that are dated, flawed or inconsistent with the current food marketplace. As food policy grows in prominence, do we need to re-evaluate and update our research tools to the 21st century to ensure that sound food law is made?Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z69d02b84-af15-4074-8a3e-77cd15face4dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/go-to-jail-go-directly-to-jailAfter warrants were issued for their arrest, the two food company executives turned themselves in to the police and then they were led into the court for their arraignment in shackles. The Jensen brothers faced a possible six years in jail for the misdemeanor of failing to ensure the quality and safety of the food product they were selling. They did not go to jail primarily because they pled guilty. Last January they were sentenced to six months home detention and five years probation, and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution. The evidence was clear: neither of the corporate executives had any idea that their food product was adulterated or that they had done anything wrong. What’s going on here?Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z6dd2893d-5f5c-4d19-a0a3-fc9e55cd41dbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-time-is-runninWith financial penalties of up to £90,000 for non-compliance - but also potentially huge savings to be made through the scheme - it's essential that qualifying companies are prepared for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z1fd47ccb-8b3a-4f78-83c1-049f99fc12bdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/modern-slavery-and-supply-chains-october-2015This alert explains the outcome of the government consultation relating to requirements on certain businesses to publish an annual slavery and human trafficking statement regarding their supply chain as part of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The new supply chain requirements are expected to come into force in October 2015.Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z7acab29b-c650-4c5b-9271-67c61d81d274https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/classification-of-medical-foodsNutricia Limited (part of the Danone group) sought a judicial review of the decision by the Department of Health (the Department) that the company's yoghurt style food product - Souvenaid - did not fall within the definition of 'food for special medical purposes' (FSMP) as set out in the EU Directive 1999/21/EC (the FSMP Directive).Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Zb5c73e40-2279-46c0-91dc-fb36ba34d3bbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/revised-novel-food-regulationCorporate Crime analysis: Will the proposed revision of the Novel Food Regulation provide for a simplified authorisation procedure for novel food?Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 Z15c0bbc3-6af1-45e5-a9e7-3b4e882a3691https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/menu-calorie-labelling-now-law-in-ontarioThe Making Healthy Choices Act ( the “Act”) received royal assent on May 28, 2015 and will come into force on Jan. 1, 2017.Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z1dd48896-e724-4555-8d9e-7fb5afc9c678https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/regulatory-myths-part-iii-science-policy-and-pOne of the most persistent regulatory myths is the notion that politics can and should be kept out of science-based regulatory decision making. But as Covello and Merkhofer have clearly shown: “In practice, assumptions that have policy implications enter into risk assessment at virtually every stage of the process. The idea of a risk assessment that is free, or nearly free, of policy considerations is beyond the realm of possibility.” It is surprising how much our public discourse is still dominated by the quaint utopian view that science and policy can be strictly separated.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Zab09ea4d-30e6-4384-b9f8-37adef0a19b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/can-we-say-it-inconsistencies-regarding-health-clMon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z983b62df-a299-401e-89bb-64021fbf6c7dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/improved-access-to-gluten-free-foods-good-news-foMany Canadians, including those who suffer from Celiac Disease, are unable to consume gluten due to the damage it causes to the inner lining of their small intestine. Other individuals don’t eat gluten, as Jimmy Kimmel once quipped on his late night talk show, “because someone in their yoga class told them not to.” Regardless of the reason a person chooses to avoid gluten (which is a mixture of two proteins found in wheat and related grains), Health Canada has recently announced changes that will allow more access to “gluten-free” choices in the Canadian marketplace.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z3da32464-90ba-49b1-bdff-90709ab93242https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/regulatory-myths-part-ii-quantitative-risk-beneOur regulatory system is widely misunderstood by academics and the public alike. Last month we saw that the primary problem of regulatory burden is not the volume of regulations, but bad enforcement and the lack of responsiveness to changing science or to a changing social, political or economic environment. This month we look at another myth.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Zfbd1e33b-3851-4efe-826f-3c805fdac46dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/combating-counterfeit-products-actAt long last, brand owners have a broader range of enforcement options in Canada. On Dec. 9, 2014, the Combating Counterfeit Products Act (CCPA) received royal assent and is now law.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z81ae0898-4156-4103-8b03-b30b2d5711c9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/implementing-vanessa-s-law-and-new-powers-under-thAs a followup to the recent amendments to Canada's Food & and Drugs Act that came into force on Nov. 6, 2014, Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act or “Vanessa's Law,” Health Canada has now posted interpretive guidelines for comment. The deadline for comments is June 8, 2015.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Zc76af8e8-2e14-4035-ad6b-58df422cdd7ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/health-canada-creates-pilot-program-for-advanced-nHealth Canada has announced a new pilot program to streamline the importation of non-compliant drugs, NHPs and cosmetics that will be modified or re-labelled prior to sale, in order to bring those products into compliance.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z07d00645-bf6c-4731-8325-6608a63a4ec3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/update-large-companies-to-publish-payment-practicThe government has announced it will introduce a requirement for many companies to report on payment practices, and a hardening of the Prompt Payment Code on payment terms.Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Z2669801b-49a7-45e3-a9ae-9c05bcd6e107https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/supermarkets-to-face-fines-for-breaches-of-gscopOur food & drink specialists set out what new legislation allowing the Groceries Code Adjudicator to fine UK Supermarket says and how you can offer your views.Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Zfead9c89-4dce-4869-a05e-914f72f2c606https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/how-transparent-is-your-supply-chainOur Commercial IT and Outsourcing team looks at the transparency measure in the Modern Slavery Bill, the effect this may have on businesses and how businesses can prepare themselves...Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 Zdcc3082d-c129-47ec-8f14-8d1e587e2591https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/act-now-supplement-later-new-draft-guidance-forIn June 2014, Health Canada made a guidance document available for consultation entitled Category Specific Guidance for Temporary Marketing Authorization: Beverages, Beverage Mixes and Concentrates, Powders, Bars and Confectionaries.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z7b4d978b-d217-4491-9d6b-65932dcd94fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/two-important-updates-from-cfiaEarlier this month, CFIA asked industry associations to circulate a letter advising of CFIA’s new process for issuing public warnings for food recalls. The aim of the new process, which is effective immediately, is to increase the timeliness of notifying the public, should a public notice be required.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Zec3907fe-cfae-47ae-b9b1-4ee4cb4f5020https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/bill-c-17-protecting-canadians-from-unsafe-drugsWed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Zac60e8fa-4987-47e5-b171-d2aecd5dd252https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/framework-for-consumer-health-products-ends-2015Health Canada released details on a proposed new regulatory framework for consumer health products (“CHPs”) that will include non-prescription drugs, cosmetics, disinfectants and natural health products (“NHPs”).Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Zde9cc1ee-0be5-480d-a2ae-66c6bad08b65https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/regulatory-myths-part-1While most media and academic attention is devoted to what happens in legislatures and to the statutes they produce, most governing is done through the enactment and enforcement of regulations. Because this workhorse of government is under the radar for most citizens, it is not surprising that this system is not well known or understood by the general public. More surprising is how many academics continue to fundamentally misunderstand the regulatory system.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z09720cec-1f73-4bbc-9f63-8ee2b4356672https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/gscop-adjudicator-to-investigate-tescoThe Groceries Code Adjudicator has announced today that she is launching an investigation into Tesco. Earlier in the week the parliamentary process to allow the adjudicator to fine supermarkets was started. Our food & drink specialists summarise this and related developments.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Za103f257-936e-4583-a63b-41eb35e20fe2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2015/lidl-s-deluxe-mark-descriptiveLidl, the German discount supermarket, has had its trade mark application for the mark 'Deluxe' rejected on the basis that it is devoid of distinctive character.Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Zb53537a1-4431-4716-8571-ed5fe450fc18https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2015/prohibition-notices-if-it-ain-t-broke-don-t-fixProhibition notices are serious enforcement measures that form part of the recipient’s criminal record and can be costly in terms of achieving compliance with their terms, which can be highly prescriptive, and due to the impact they can have upon reputation and tender opportunities.Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z98b58348-75cd-4ad4-8b46-83fd993b8c10https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/sentencing-hike-for-health-and-safety-corporate-mProposed sentencing guidelines published on 13 November 2014 will be under consultation until 18 February 2015. If implemented, they are likely to have a dramatic impact on the level of fines imposed on businesses convicted of health and safety, corporate manslaughter or food safety and hygiene offences. For any business with an annual turnover in excess of £50 million the new norm will be fines of millions, rather than thousands, of pounds.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Z5c8e5cce-4a87-4512-855c-23b6a7576b43https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/new-guidance-from-the-groceries-code-adjudicator-oWragge Lawrence Graham & Co's food & drink specialists explain what de-listing is, what the guidance says and what all of this means for supermarkets and suppliers.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 Zc13a173e-daf6-41bb-b0a7-78471b6c4c4bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/amplifying-amps-part-oneOn July 16, 2014 the federal government finalized a regulatory amendment extending the system of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) to the Meat inspection Act and Regulations (MIA).Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Zc467c65f-2d11-4cb5-930c-d5e6921ab19chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/amplifying-amps-part-ii-careful-attention-to-implWed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Zf49b7329-06e0-489f-9848-4881133755d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/the-groceries-code-adjudicator-intervenes-on-tescoJust a week after Tesco announced it was carrying out an internal investigation into its financial reporting of its half-year results, Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Christine Tacon said she has asked Tesco to examine its behaviour towards suppliers during the company's internal review.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Zafecb343-f4eb-4939-9d30-3e7dc846d6bahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/food-in-canada-food-law-column-recent-researchMon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Zebd7c65e-d048-4be4-bf1c-47a9a21185cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/articles/2014/cfia-s-healthy-and-safe-food-forumSignificant change is on the horizon for the food industry. In June, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) held a Healthy and Safe Food Regulatory Forum in Gatineau, Quebec to discuss the proposed regulations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act (“SFCA”) and associated initiatives. This meeting coincides with multiple consultations on food safety modernization (available at CFIA's Consultations Page)Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 Z7ce7c4e5-2f15-4a52-a098-ffec2c720a38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/reducing-antibiotics-in-meat-part-iiWhile the medical community recognizes that the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans is a potential disaster for humanity and that it is the overuse of antimicrobials in human medicine that is the largest contributor, there is a broad consensus that the use of antibiotics in animals contributes to the problem, though the scale is still unclear. This uncertainty is due mainly to a failure to adequately control and monitor the use. As we saw last month, Health Canada (HC) lacks the authority to control and monitor use because the practice of veterinary medicine falls under provincial jurisdiction. Recognizing that almost all practical efforts to reduce the level of antibiotics in meat depend on the more active participation of veterinarians, HC announced recently that it wanted “to develop options to strengthen the veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use in food animals.”Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Zfccdd9a1-e252-4fbb-90d8-98a957782afbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/multi-channel-participation-prompts-gscop-clarificMorrisons' new multi-channel initiative has caused concern among suppliers and trade bodies alike and prompted another GSCOP (Groceries Supply Code of Practice) clarification.Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Zaa998bad-96c7-4506-a51c-1773053b8e9ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/bill-c-17-vanessa-s-lawMon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 Z6a6fad68-d9e6-4de0-a3fa-60265016adb8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/new-category-specific-guidance-for-energy-drinksHealth Canada has recently released a revised Category Specific Guidance for Temporary Marketing Authorization – Caffeinated Energy Drinks. The initial guidance was developed during the transition of caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs) from the natural health product regulatory framework to the food regulatory framework. Now that the transition process is complete, the guidance document has been updated to reflect this fact, as well as provide additional guidance and revised requirements for CED products.Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 Z9c5a8724-b278-4e22-8e5b-5962c236239fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/b-c-ready-to-catch-up-with-society-on-liquor-lawsFollowing a recent policy review commissioned by the province, B.C. is prepared to implement 15 of 73 recommended changes to its antiquated liquor laws with the introduction of Bill 15, 2014 – Liquor Control and Licensing Amendment Act.Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 Z8a0aa7fd-1de6-4eac-8e50-ccc2372e86cfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/health-canada-publishes-performance-standards-forTemporary Marketing Authorization letters (“TMALs”) have been a critical tool, both in the transition of food-like natural health products to the food regulatory framework and to allow non-compliant products to be sold as foods while changes to the Food and Drug Regulations are considered. Health Canada has now released Guidance for the Management of Temporary Marketing Authorization Submissions for Foods to provide applicants with information on the TMAL application process and proposed timelines.Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 Zfd382fd7-a975-4f78-97ad-7ab38085e277https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-cheese-who-am-i-to-disaNutmeg, if consumed in large enough quantities, can have powerful psychoactive effects providing a type of intoxication similar to the combination of alcohol and marijuana.Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 Z9ae391ca-f181-4d0d-84e9-24ed88aa9082https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/bill-c-18-the-agricultural-growth-actTue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 Za04c1155-9136-4fe2-865e-ba1029d3df3bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/fortifying-canada-s-food-policyIn upcoming weeks, Health Canada is expected to release a draft guidance document for consultation that will include proposed criteria on the fortification of foods sold under a Temporary Marketing Authorization Letter.Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z98cb588c-4d14-46eb-b94c-1508f02491e7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/no-april-fool-new-guidance-from-the-groceries-codOn 1 April, the Groceries Code Adjudicator issued two guidance documents relating to GSCOP; dispute escalation and arbitration.Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Z121b1f2e-24f5-4d3a-9d00-c001352a7d09https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/unco-operative-groceries-code-adjudicator-has-sayThe Groceries Code Adjudicator has published a GSCOP clarification. This is the second clarification issued by the Groceries Code Adjudicator.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z5e5e9b25-d525-4a01-8ee2-faa73546e574https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/food-labelling-modernization-what-consumers-wantCanada's food laws are undergoing a major overhaul.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 Z309dedb8-a2a5-421c-bfe7-0e8b69ecd872https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2014/societe-des-produits-nestle-sa-v-cadbury-uk-ltdIn this alert, we examine the background to the dispute between two of the world's biggest chocolate makers and why the court has considered it necessary to ask the CJEU to clarify these points.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:00:00 Z08a969f1-07bd-4c71-9f2c-2cbb5501ae1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/active-pharmaceutical-ingredients-related-activitTue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Zfacfb68f-f54a-4e46-b8b6-b5c6917a05dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/natural-health-compliance-and-enforcement-phase-2Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Zb5326fac-c1ac-4a09-b5bf-de743ef3a916https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/ontario-to-introduce-legislation-requiring-chain-rIn a recent announcement, the Government of Ontario unveiled its plan to introduce legislation this winter aimed at curbing obesity by requiring restaurant chains to include nutritional information on menus. The government expects that the immediate presence of nutritional information at certain restaurants will assist Ontarians in making healthy choices.Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Zfb574eea-0249-4d89-8806-2d182a2a7cb9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/ceta-to-impact-foods-nhps-and-cosmeticsIn October, 2013 the Government of Canada signed an Agreement in Principle on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and released a technical summary of the negotiated outcomes. Many details of the agreement are still to be negotiated, with ratification of the final agreement targeted for 2015.Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 Z398a5c57-a4bd-444a-b927-0c400636d277https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/the-groceries-supply-code-of-practice-gscopThe Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) is legislation designed to regulate the relationship between supermarkets and their suppliers.Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 Z9bad6c09-3006-42d8-953f-414ef936be24https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/the-cfia-wants-your-opinion-on-modernizing-food-laDo you find a particular section of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising confusing? Do you think it takes too long to hear back from CFIA on your labelling questions? Do you face hurdles due to Canadian standards of identity that are inconsistent with other jurisdictions? If so, now is the time to let CFIA know what changes you would like to see as part of its new consultation process on the Food Labelling Modernization Initiative.Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:00:00 Z7523b862-3c66-491d-9658-3a85c0b071f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/the-post-uplar-transition-compliance-and-enforcemThe Natural Health Products (Unprocessed Product Licence Applications) Regulations (NHP-UPLAR) was repealed as of February 2013 as planned. This means that new natural health products (NHPs) will no longer be issued an exemption number (EN) and products currently operating under an EN will need to be brought into compliance with the Natural Health Product Regulations (NHPR) or phased out. With NHP-UPLAR phased out, EN’s no longer have the intended effect under NHP-UPLAR.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zada28fc0-1400-4c9c-89e3-d5ce6369ec7dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2013/update-on-new-tools-for-food-directorate-food-addHealth Canada has released a new guidance document and checklist for food additive submissions, concurrent with the transition to the food additive lists in place of the tables set out in the Food and Drug Regulations.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z7440686b-d01c-4082-9f88-10c9e9957922https://gowlingwlg.com/en-cn/insights-resources/client-work/2012/agro-farma-wins-greek-yogurt-supply-management-batOn July 31, 2012, the Federal Court of Canada released its reasons for judgment and judgment in a high profile dispute between Ultima Foods Inc., Agropur Coopérative and Danone Inc. as applicants, and the Attorney General of Canada, Minister of International Trade and Agro-Farma Canada, Inc. as respondents.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 Zc9ebe06a-fae7-478c-a28d-028a4fd0a119https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2011/uncertainty-and-food-safety-investigations-twoOur summary last month of the largest foodborne illness outbreak of the last decade in the U.S. (Salmonella in green peppers) and in Europe (E.coli in organic sprouts), demonstrated the diabolical complexity faced by food safety regulators when they carry out investigations characterized by deep factual and scientific uncertainty.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 Zc36e3f28-b686-4f08-9e37-a6522ad39766https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2011/uncertainty-and-food-safety-investigations-oneIt’s not easy being a food safety investigator in the face of deep uncertainty. Consider two recent cases. In the U.S., the largest foodborne outbreak in the last decade involved a rare strain of Salmonella Saintpaul thought to originate from tomatoes.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 Z2deb7dc6-7117-4a1f-a94e-bc512a36790bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2011/the-canada-consumer-product-safety-act-are-you-cWith the implementation of the CCPSA in June of this year there are specific obligations that those in the distribution chain of Consumer Products must meet.Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Z6c6ad290-814d-49e2-8410-3a37c3ad2021https://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2011/natural-health-products-directorate-proposes-changNHPD is proposing to move away from the existing self-assessment licensing model to one that includes an on-site verification of compliance with the standards of GMP prior to a site licence being issued or renewed. If the proposal goes forward, a report or certificate issued following an on-site audit will be required as proof of compliance. For non-sterile products, the audit may be conducted by a third-party auditing body recognized by Health Canada.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 Zbc21a28f-4fb9-40b0-8d1b-b442d7dceedchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-CN/insights-resources/articles/2026/us-launches-forced-labour-investigationsThe United States Trade Representative has initiated investigations into 60 major trading partners to assess how effectively they enforce bans on imports linked to forced labour.Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 Z