Everything you need to know about the UK's food allergen law, explained in plain English.
Natasha's Law came into force in October 2021, following the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from an allergic reaction to a baguette that didn't have allergy information on the label. The law is designed to protect people with food allergies by ensuring clear, accessible allergen information is available for all food.
For restaurants, cafes, and takeaways, Natasha's Law means:
You must highlight if your food contains any of these allergens:
Natasha's Law requires all food businesses in the UK to display allergen information on prepacked foods for direct sale (PPDS), and provide clear allergen info for non-prepacked foods.
You must list all 14 major allergens: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide.
A QR code menu isn't legally required, but it's an excellent way to provide clear, searchable allergen information that's easy for customers to access.
Non-compliance can result in fines, legal action, and damage to your restaurant's reputation. Serious breaches can lead to unlimited fines and imprisonment.
Our digital menus make it easy to display clear allergen information, stay compliant with Natasha's Law, and keep your customers safe.
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