Chris McGarvey, LLB is a Director in the Regulatory and Compliance Team at UK law firm Walker Morris LLP, with over 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors. He specializes in food law and previously led the Food Standards Agency's Legal Team through Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the supply chain pressures arising from the Ukraine conflict. Known for his speed, accuracy, and strategic perspective, Chris approaches law and regulation as tools to enable better business and operational outcomes.
Precision fermentation has the potential to improve food security, promote sustainable food production, and support the food sector as an important driver of economic growth. The biotechnology behind precision fermentation is likely to become progressively visible, and its role in food manufacturing will become increasingly important.
Some EU and UK food law changes in development could arrive sooner than expected, and others will take more time to go into effect. This article discusses food law changes to watch for in 2026.
