{"id":62082,"date":"2026-04-17T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/?p=62082"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:00:33","slug":"key-compliance-requirements-for-the-food-drink-manufacturing-industry-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/en_gb\/key-compliance-requirements-for-the-food-drink-manufacturing-industry-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Compliance Requirements for the Food &#038; Drink Manufacturing Industry in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"485\">The <strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"228\">food and drink manufacturing industry<\/strong> in both Ireland and the UK is experiencing a shift in <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"298\">regulations<\/strong>. With <strong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"322\">public health<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"342\">sustainability<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"372\">digital transparency<\/strong> driving these changes, businesses in this space are navigating a new, more complex compliance landscape in 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"698\">In this blog, we\u2019ll explore the <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"550\">key compliance requirements<\/strong> that food and drink manufacturers need to be aware of, and how <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"636\">Target Integration<\/strong> can help businesses stay ahead of these evolving regulations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"698\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61834 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Transforming-Credit-Unions-Join-Target-Integration-at-CUDA-Annual-Conference-2026-6-scaled-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Transforming-Credit-Unions-Join-Target-Integration-at-CUDA-Annual-Conference-2026-6-scaled-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Transforming-Credit-Unions-Join-Target-Integration-at-CUDA-Annual-Conference-2026-6-scaled-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Transforming-Credit-Unions-Join-Target-Integration-at-CUDA-Annual-Conference-2026-6-scaled-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Transforming-Credit-Unions-Join-Target-Integration-at-CUDA-Annual-Conference-2026-6-scaled-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Transforming-Credit-Unions-Join-Target-Integration-at-CUDA-Annual-Conference-2026-6-scaled-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Transforming-Credit-Unions-Join-Target-Integration-at-CUDA-Annual-Conference-2026-6-scaled-1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1knaon9\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"767\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1knaon9\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"767\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"767\">Food Safety and Traceability: Foundations of Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1033\">One of the most important <strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"822\">compliance requirements<\/strong> for food and drink manufacturers remains <strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"879\">food safety<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"900\">traceability<\/strong>. In 2026, the emphasis is on systems that ensure food products are safe, traceable, and produced according to the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1197\">The <strong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1094\">Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)<\/strong> system continues to be the cornerstone of food safety regulations. This means manufacturers must have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1476\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qncrzw\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1221\">Thorough records<\/strong> to track the <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1245\">origin<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1256\">batch<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1274\">movement<\/strong> of food products<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8f13th\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1364\"><strong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1312\">Clean premises<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1334\">trained staff<\/strong> in all aspects of food safety<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ntea5c\" data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1476\">A robust approach to <strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1409\">food traceability<\/strong>, enabling manufacturers to <strong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1463\">track every ingredient<\/strong> in real time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1666\">The need for <strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1523\">Food Standards Officer (FSO)<\/strong> labels is also essential, especially in regions like <strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1586\">Wales<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1611\">Northern Ireland<\/strong>, where <strong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1642\">public transparency<\/strong> is a legal requirement.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"7adkxi\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1740\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"7adkxi\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1740\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1740\">New Advertising and Marketing Restrictions for HFSS Products<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1979\">In January 2026, <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1805\">new advertising and marketing restrictions<\/strong> were introduced for <strong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1862\">High Fat, Salt, and Sugar (HFSS)<\/strong> products. These regulations are part of the UK and Ireland&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1948\">public health agenda<\/strong> to curb unhealthy consumption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2001\">Key changes include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2220\">\n<li data-section-id=\"b91idz\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2092\"><strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2033\">HFSS product advertising<\/strong> cannot occur on TV before <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2068\">9 PM<\/strong> or in paid online ads<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b5f7bt\" data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2220\"><strong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2116\">Volume promotions<\/strong> like \u201c<strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2148\">Buy one, get one free<\/strong>\u201d and prominent in-store placements for HFSS products are now <strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2220\">banned<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2406\">These changes force manufacturers to rethink their <strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2297\">marketing strategies<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2326\">product formulations<\/strong>, particularly in light of the increasing demand for <strong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2405\">healthier food options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2411\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"cxn9w3\" data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2460\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"cxn9w3\" data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2460\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2460\">Sustainability and Packaging Regulations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2644\">Sustainability remains a key focus for the food and drink sector. In 2026, there are <strong data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2571\">stricter regulations<\/strong> around packaging and the materials used in food production. For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2992\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wmn9vc\" data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2852\"><strong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2669\">Bisphenol A (BPA)<\/strong> is now prohibited in food contact materials such as <strong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2750\">reusable plastic bottles<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2771\">can coatings<\/strong>, with businesses required to transition to <strong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2851\">safer, eco-friendly alternatives<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11xwvip\" data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2992\"><strong data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2901\">Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)<\/strong> in food packaging are being phased out, with compliance deadlines approaching in mid-2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3296\">These changes represent a <strong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3041\">significant shift<\/strong> in how food manufacturers approach <strong data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3098\">product packaging<\/strong> and sustainability. Companies must now invest in <strong data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3183\">sustainable packaging solutions<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3209\">reformulate products<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3241\">overhaul supply chains<\/strong> to avoid penalties and ensure continued market access.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3301\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1je2iei\" data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3364\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1je2iei\" data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3364\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3364\">Digital Record-Keeping for Traceability and Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3588\">A major shift in compliance in 2026 is the <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3451\">requirement for digital record-keeping<\/strong>. Regulators now expect businesses to maintain <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3528\">real-time access to origin<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3539\">batch<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3565\">audit trail data<\/strong> for all food products.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3671\">Here\u2019s where <strong data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3629\">digital transformation<\/strong> becomes essential for food manufacturers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"4256\">\n<li data-section-id=\"doom1f\" data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3848\"><strong data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3701\">Real-time traceability<\/strong>: Regulators want immediate access to product data, so businesses need systems that can provide <strong data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3833\">accurate, up-to-date information<\/strong> at any moment.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4wog4e\" data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"4105\"><strong data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3886\">Integrated compliance platforms<\/strong>: Many businesses will need to <strong data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3944\">integrate their systems<\/strong> to connect <strong data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"3980\">inventory management<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4016\">compliance reporting tools<\/strong>, automating the process of creating reports and ensuring they meet regulatory standards.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i3kfhy\" data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4256\"><strong data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4129\">Instant reporting<\/strong>: Companies that use <strong data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4169\">digital systems<\/strong> can generate reports instantly, ensuring compliance without manual tracking or delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4261\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"g1x7gn\" data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4301\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"g1x7gn\" data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4301\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4301\">How Target Integration Can Help<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4562\">At <strong data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4328\">Target Integration<\/strong>, we understand the regulatory landscape and the unique challenges faced by food and drink manufacturers. That\u2019s why we offer tailored solutions to help businesses in the food sector stay compliant and <strong data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4544\">streamline<\/strong> their operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4587\">Here\u2019s how we can help:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"5304\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12uf0ws\" data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4770\"><strong data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4615\">ERP Solutions (Odoo)<\/strong>: We implement <strong data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4642\">Odoo ERP<\/strong>, which can be customised to ensure your systems are <strong data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4709\">integrated<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4727\">compliant<\/strong> with Irish and UK food safety regulations.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dwxr7i\" data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4962\"><strong data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4801\">Digital Compliance Tools<\/strong>: We offer solutions that help automate <strong data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"4857\">traceability<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4862\" data-end=\"4881\">audit reporting<\/strong>, ensuring real-time access to product data and reducing the risk of human error.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16ybegl\" data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5155\"><strong data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"4993\">Sustainability Solutions<\/strong>: Our team can help you transition to <strong data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5057\">eco-friendly packaging<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5086\">sustainable sourcing<\/strong> through better <strong data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5129\">supply chain visibility<\/strong> and process optimisation.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fgp7ao\" data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5304\"><strong data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5180\">Custom Development<\/strong>: Need specific compliance features? We can develop custom <strong data-start=\"5239\" data-end=\"5261\">software solutions<\/strong> to meet your unique business requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5309\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"awe8ag\" data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5347\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"awe8ag\" data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5347\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5347\">Get Ready for 2026 Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5609\">2026 is a pivotal year for food and drink manufacturers in terms of <strong data-start=\"5417\" data-end=\"5431\">compliance<\/strong>. With evolving regulations around <strong data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5481\">food safety<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5498\">advertising<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5522\">sustainability<\/strong>, businesses need to act now to ensure they meet these requirements without disruption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5752\">At <strong data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5636\">Target Integration<\/strong>, we\u2019re here to help you navigate these changes smoothly and ensure that your systems are ready for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5754\" data-end=\"5757\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1r06jle\" data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"5793\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1r06jle\" data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"5793\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5793\">Ready to Get Started?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5974\">Want to ensure your business is compliant with the latest food and drink regulations? 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