Grant Strachan

Aug 8, 2024 | lexology.com | Grant Strachan |Ally Burr

Applications will shortly open for participants to take part in the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's ("MHRA") first ever regulatory sandbox – the "AI Airlock". During a webinar on Tuesday 23 July, representatives from the MHRA discussed what the aims and eligibility criteria of the sandbox are, with this initial pilot phase open to between 4 and 6 participants.

Apr 23, 2024 | lexology.com | Ally Burr |Grant Strachan

The Campaign for Real Ale ("CAMRA") has asked for an investigation by the National Trading Standards and Trading Standards Scotland into Carlsberg Marston's "Fresh Ale" products, which are served using a cask handpump, notwithstanding the fact that the relevant ale products are kegged instead of cask conditioned. Handpumps are generally associated with cask ales, which are produced from natural ingredients and not artificially carbonated in the way that keg beer is.

Dec 5, 2023 | lexology.com | Grant Strachan

Click here to watch the videoThere is a strong financial incentive for businesses to market products as environmentally-friendly. Indeed, in a recent study it was reported that 57% of all consumers are willing to change their purchasing habits to reduce their negative environmental impact. However, regulatory authorities such as the ASA and the CMA are demonstrating a heightened focus on corporate marketing practices relating to environmental credentials.