Allergen Information

Natasha’s Law comes into force on Friday

01-Oct-2021 By Michelle Perrett

New allergen legislation requiring food businesses to provide full ingredients labelling on food that has been pre-packed for direct sale is set to come into force on Friday (1 October).

Natasha’s Law brings allergen challenges for the industry

03-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

New research has revealed 68% of UK hospitality employees admit they require more information about allergies and 23% are not confident about advising customers about serious allergies.

Young Brits with food allergies 'fear' eating out

14-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A significant number of young people aged between 16 and 24 and suffering from food allergies or intolerances fear eating out in pubs and restaurants, shocking new research has claimed.

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Allergen report: how are pubs performing?

23-Nov-2015 By Alison Baker

They have variously been viewed with hostility, panic, suspicion and as an opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Whatever your starting point, the regulations on food allergy labelling are now a fact of life. Alison Baker looks at how the trade is...

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New allergen laws: Majority of licensees think EU legislation 'unnecessary'

11-Dec-2014 By Mike Berry

Ahead of the new EU rules on displaying allergen information that come into force in two days’ time (13 December), just one third of licensees say that they are able to name the 14 allergens covered by the legislation.

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Food Allergen Legislation: how operators are gearing up

08-Nov-2014 By Jo Bruce

With the new food allergen legislation coming in to force, Jo Bruce asks operators how they are planning to comply

Allergen legislation: New FSA resources available

20-Oct-2014 By Jo Bruce

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says it is confident that pub businesses will be ready for the introduction of the food allergen labelling legislation in December.

Allergen law

Top tips for dealing with the new allergen laws

15-Aug-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

The deadline to comply with the new allergen laws is now less than four months away but few publicans have even begun to plan. Elliot Kuruvita looks at ideas to help licensees stay on the right side of the law

FSA publishes guide to new allergen rules

29-May-2014 By John Harrington

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published draft guidance to help small and medium-sized food businesses - including pubs, hotels, bars and restaurants - comply with new allergen laws.

Pub customers do not trust staff on allergen information

07-Jan-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Just 17% of allergy sufferers trust pub staff to give them correct information about the food they serve.

Menu allergen labelling plans to be revealed soon by Government

18-Jun-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Pubs and restaurants can expect Government action on allergen labelling “reasonably soon”, according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA).