Regulations

Regulations

Unravel the tangled world of food allergy laws and regulations across the UK, EU, and US.

Global food allergy regulations

United Kingdom

Allergens labeling

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), all food businesses must supply allergen information for every item that contains any of the 14 allergens. 

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Allergens labeling

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), all food businesses must supply allergen information for every item that contains any of the 14 allergens. 

Read more from the FSA

Allergens labeling

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), all food businesses must supply allergen information for every item that contains any of the 14 allergens. 

Read more from the FSA

Natasha's law

As of October 2018, all food businesses selling pre-packed food are required to provide full ingredient lists with clear allergen labelling.

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Natasha's law

As of October 2018, all food businesses selling pre-packed food are required to provide full ingredient lists with clear allergen labelling.

Read more about Natasha's Law

Natasha's law

As of October 2018, all food businesses selling pre-packed food are required to provide full ingredient lists with clear allergen labelling.

Read more about Natasha's Law

Calorie labelling

As of April 2022, large businesses with more than 250 employees, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, are now required to display calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks.

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Calorie labelling

As of April 2022, large businesses with more than 250 employees, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, are now required to display calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks.

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Calorie labelling

As of April 2022, large businesses with more than 250 employees, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, are now required to display calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks.

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Owen's law campaign

Expanding Natasha's law to non-prepackaged foods, the campaign aims to require a breakdown of each dish with the full ingredient list of each item to be listed.

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Owen's law campaign

Expanding Natasha's law to non-prepackaged foods, the campaign aims to require a breakdown of each dish with the full ingredient list of each item to be listed.

Read more about Owen's law

Owen's law campaign

Expanding Natasha's law to non-prepackaged foods, the campaign aims to require a breakdown of each dish with the full ingredient list of each item to be listed.

Read more about Owen's law

European Union

EU labelling directive

Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on food information to consumers, it is mandatory for all food businesses to provide allergen information for food that contains any of the 14 allergens. 

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EU labelling directive

Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on food information to consumers, it is mandatory for all food businesses to provide allergen information for food that contains any of the 14 allergens. 

Read more about EU regulation

EU labelling directive

Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on food information to consumers, it is mandatory for all food businesses to provide allergen information for food that contains any of the 14 allergens. 

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Ireland's allergens labeling

In addition to EU regulation, food business must indicate in writing for (non) prepacked food. Customers must have the information before buying and must not have to ask for the information.

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Ireland's allergens labeling

In addition to EU regulation, food business must indicate in writing for (non) prepacked food. Customers must have the information before buying and must not have to ask for the information.

Read more from the FSAI

Ireland's allergens labeling

In addition to EU regulation, food business must indicate in writing for (non) prepacked food. Customers must have the information before buying and must not have to ask for the information.

Read more from the FSAI

United States

Allergen laws

The US recognizes 8 common allergens and their labeling laws are regulated by state. Some states, such as California, require all food handlers to have a certification in handling major food allergens.

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Allergen laws

The US recognizes 8 common allergens and their labeling laws are regulated by state. Some states, such as California, require all food handlers to have a certification in handling major food allergens.

Read more about state regulations

Allergen laws

The US recognizes 8 common allergens and their labeling laws are regulated by state. Some states, such as California, require all food handlers to have a certification in handling major food allergens.

Read more about state regulations

Nutritional labelling requirement

Restaurants with 20 or more national locations are required to add calorie counts to menus, menu boards and drive-thru menu boards for standard menu items.

Read more from the FDA

Nutritional labelling requirement

Restaurants with 20 or more national locations are required to add calorie counts to menus, menu boards and drive-thru menu boards for standard menu items.

Read more from the FDA

Nutritional labelling requirement

Restaurants with 20 or more national locations are required to add calorie counts to menus, menu boards and drive-thru menu boards for standard menu items.

Read more from the FDA

How does your restaurant comply?

As the increase in food allergies and health concerns continues to grow, their will more regulations for food businesses. Let Ingredifind help you keep your menus up to date with current and future regulations so you can stay focused on your consumers.

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