Pete Howells is Technical Director at Positive ID Labels. Since joining in 2008, he has led the company's digital printing operations, in-house automation, and ISO 9001 quality management. A UMIST graduate with prior experience in civil aviation service delivery, Pete writes on labelling compliance, print technology, and the realities of running a UK label manufacturer.
Complete UK guide to QUID declarations on food labels. Learn what QUID means, when it is required, how to calculate percentages, exemptions, meat QUID rules, and common mistakes to avoid.
Alcohol Labelling Regulations UK: Complete Guide for Drinks Producers Labelling alcoholic drinks in the UK means navigating a patchwork of food law, drink-specific regulations, and voluntary best practice standards. Whether...
Complete guide to BS5609 marine transport label durability covering Section 2 and Section 3 testing, the 2024 revision, IMDG Code requirements, label materials, printing methods, certification, and practical compliance for UK chemical businesses.
Dairy Labelling Regulations UK: Complete Guide for Dairy Producers Dairy products are among the most tightly regulated food categories in the UK. From compositional standards that define what can legally...
Complete UK guide to GHS labelling covering the nine hazard pictograms, signal words, H-codes, P-codes, safety data sheets, transport labelling differences, BS5609 marine requirements, and practical compliance steps for chemical businesses.
A comprehensive guide to UK CLP labelling regulations covering GHS pictograms, hazard statements, label size requirements, enforcement, and practical compliance steps for GB businesses.
A comprehensive UK guide to food date labelling covering use by dates, best before dates, date formats, storage instructions, freezing guidance, exemptions, and common mistakes for food businesses.
Sandwich Labels What information belongs on a sandwich labels? Since Natasha's Law came into force, getting this wrong can mean fines, prosecution, or putting customers at serious risk. Yet many...
UK Food Labelling Q&A Getting food labels right is more than a legal box-ticking exercise. One labelling mistake can trigger product recalls, Trading Standards investigations, or worse - put consumers...
Food Labelling Requirements Master UK food labelling law, regulations, and compliance obligations for prepacked, non-prepacked, and PPDS foods If you need help to understand your food labelling obligations, Positive ID...
Artwork Guidelines The better the input, the better the output. These artwork guidelines should help us deliver the best results for you on the first go. This guidance should be...
Nutrition Declaration Guide Getting your nutrition declaration right matters more than you think. One small error could mean trading standards officers at your door or products pulled from shelves. The...