Do you know your allergens?

New allergen information rules will mean that:

• you can ask if any of the 14 allergens are used as ingredients in the food you are buying, when you eat out.
• you will see allergenic ingredients emphasised (using bold, italics or colours) on pre-packed foods, so all allergen information will be on the ingredients list only.

If you suffer from a food allergy, Allergy UK has help and advice about living with allergies. Visit the Allergy UK website >>

If you are a food business selling loose food or in food service (for example school canteens, cafes, restaurants, takeaways, caterers)

The new allergen information rules will mean that:

• you must provide information about 14 allergens, if used as an ingredient in the food you are providing or selling. This can be on a menu, chalkboard, website or orally, but must give your customers this information.

Resources for businesses 

Find guidance and materials to assist food businesses to promote, implement and comply with the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation, launched on 13 December 2014 on the Food Standards Agency website >>

New allergen information rules will mean that:

• you will have to emphasise allergenic ingredients (by using bold, italics or colours) on the ingredients list. All allergen information will be provided on the ingredients list only.

Resources for businesses 

Find guidance and materials to assist food businesses in promoting, implementing and complying with the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation (13 December 2014) on the Food Standards Agency website >>