DRACONIAN new rules governing health and nutrition claims on food labels, currently under discussion by the European Commission, could lead to ruin for many UK small businesses says the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
Bob Salmon, FPB food advisor, said: "Small businesses could be faced with costs of between £25,000 and £250,000 to scientifically prove health benefits."
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