FSA update on soya lecithin investigation
The FSA updates people living with peanut allergy on an investigation into peanut contamination in soya lecithin
FSA to launch campaign encouraging young people and restaurants to speak up for allergies
The FSA is to launch the next phase of Speak Up For Allergies. The campaign will encourage young people to support friends with allergies when eating in restaurants and the important role front of house staff to provide allergen information effectively.
Food Standards Agency seeks views on ‘may contain’
Consultation and series of workshops to inform next steps on building a workable precautionary allergen labelling and information system for businesses and consumers.
Food allergy symposium brings industry, enforcement and consumers together for the first time
The reality of living with a food allergy, the practicalities of good allergen management and the emerging opportunities and challenges in the food chain were all discussed at the Food Standards Agency’s first ever allergy symposium.
FSA consults on updated guidance following change to allergen labelling law
The FSA today published a consultation on updates to its existing technical guidance to reflect changes to food allergen labelling legislation in England which comes into effect on 1 October 2021.
Peanut allergies affected by exercise and sleep deprivation, new study finds
FSA funded research has found that exercise and sleep deprivation can put people with a peanut allergy at greater risk of a reaction.
Food allergen labelling changes become law
New law introduced to extend labelling requirements for people with food allergies and intolerances
FSA welcomes new allergen labelling law
The Food Standards Agency Chair Heather Hancock has welcomed the announcement of a new allergen labelling law to help further protect the UK’s two million people living with food allergy, made today by Environment Secretary Michael Gove
FSA publishes Board paper on food allergies and intolerances
The Food Standards Agency publishes ‘Food Hypersensitivity and The Government’s Allergen Labelling Review’ Board paper
We’re seeking your views on allergen labelling
How can allergen information on labels be improved? Tell us what you think in a new consultation on plans to improve allergen labelling laws across the UK.
New research reveals challenges facing young people with food allergies and intolerances
Survey shows over half of young people with a food allergy or intolerance have avoided eating out in the last six months due to their condition.
Business guidance
PPDS food labelling webinar for UK food businesses
Allergen labelling laws for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods changed on 1 October 2021. To help food businesses prepare we hosted this webinar.
Precautionary allergen labelling checklist
A checklist to help businesses understand when and how to apply precautionary allergen labelling to food products.
Precautionary allergen labelling
Guidance for small food businesses on using precautionary allergen labelling such as ‘may contain’.
Introduction to allergen labelling changes (PPDS)
What businesses need to know about the changes to allergen labelling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food, also known as Natasha's Law.
Allergy training for food businesses
Online food allergy training and e-learning resources for food businesses.
Allergen checklist for food businesses
Advice on providing allergen information and avoiding cross-contamination in a food business for managers, kitchen staff and front of house servers.
Allergen guidance for food businesses
Guidance for food businesses on providing allergen information and best practice for handling allergens.
Mycotoxins
Explains the dangers surrounding mycotoxins and the food safety regulations in place in the UK concerning them.
Allergen labelling for food manufacturers
How to label allergens and avoid allergen-cross contamination when producing pre-packed food.
Allergen guidance for institutional caterers
Guidance on allergens for caterers in schools, hospitals and care homes.
Allergen information for pre-packed and loose foods
There is specific information for different types of food including pre-packed and loose foods.
Other
Privacy notice for Food Allergy and Intolerance training
Information on our privacy policy for your registration with Food Allergy Training, why we require data, what we do with the data and your rights.