The Government has introduced new legislation – the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations.  The regulations will come into effect on 1 October 2021 and apply to the labelling of Pre-Packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) foods.

These new regulations require all businesses that prepare and sell pre-packed food on their premises for direct sale to consumers to include a full list of ingredients and allergens.  

Meanwhile, the Food Standards is encouraging young people to speak out about their allergies.  Agency research shows that children and young people are at a higher risk of experiencing food allergy reactions, as they are less likely to tell a café or restaurant about their allergy, particularly if they have eaten a meal from the same place before.

The Agency says it is vital that, particularly with the growth in take-aways, young people with food allergies and their friends remember to speak to the restaurant every time they make an order.

Read more on the FSA’s campaign here.