It may also be clear from the response of the FSA that they don't understand the complexities of making gelato and made an assumption on the powdered product because they were looking specifically for that infraction. We don't know. I agree that this thread will probably do the Italian Deli more good than harm, but I do think it's worth knowing if the ruling is correct.

Of course Pauline's concerns were legitimate. But as I said above, making them public here might not have been the best course of action. While it initially looks like the FSA ruling supports her, it may be no more than a technicality. Why, for example, does the deli have the powder tins on prominent display if they are doing something underhand? The accusation Pauline made here is that the deli deliberately falsely advertised in order to undercut her business. That's a serious accusation, and goes beyond the technical issues of 'handmade'. It's a personal attack on the character of someone who is now a local trader. That, surely, needs to be cleared up once and for all?

This post was last modified: 23-07-2015 02:34 PM by rshdunlop.