Ian Thomas and Stuart Jessop are specialist food law barristers at Gough Square Chambers and editors of the Food Law Column. Together with contributions from other members of chambers, they provide expert commentary and analysis on topical developments and key issues in the field of food regulation and policy.
Scrutiny of FSA levies
July 6, 2026In the July 2026 column, Sabrina Goodchild considers the recent decision in AIMS v FSA [2026] EWHC 1327 on the lawfulness of FSA levies...
Milk designation in a post milk generation
May 1, 2026In the May 2026 edition of the column, Jonathan Goulding and Jack Brady consider the Supreme Court’s judgment in Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly...
The National Food Crime Unit: Can It Be Friend and Foe?
March 17, 2026In the second March 2026 edition of the column, Ian Thomas briefly reviews the activities of the National Food Crime Unit and shows that...
A Harder Line on Soft Drinks – The HFSS Watershed and the Battle Over Brand Advertising
March 2, 2026In the first March 2026 edition of the column, Ann-Marie O’Neil considers the background to the recent updates to the advertising of HFSS food...
The Updated Food Law Codes of Practice
November 17, 2025In the third, November 2025 column, Stuart Jessop considers the potential implications of the new revised Food Law Codes of Practice. The FSA has...
Food Standards Agency – increased consumer confidence
November 17, 2025In the second November 2025 column, Ian Thomas reviews the Food Standards Agency's recent 'Food and You 2' survey results focusing on safety and food...
Sentencing VLOs – all change or carry on as before?
November 17, 2025In the first November 2025 column, Ian Thomas discusses whether the changes to the sentencing regime for VLOs will have any significant practical implications for...