Jan 31st, 2024
2 mins
On Wednesday 13th December the Board of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) met and discussed the provision of allergen information for consumers when eating out. At that meeting they agreed that they would like to see written allergen information be mandated in the non-prepacked sector and confirmed they would be writing to Ministers to discuss the Board’s view.
They also stated their intention to develop strong guidance for food businesses on how to provide written allergen information to help drive up compliance and make it easier for people with a food allergy, intolerance, and coeliac disease to protect themselves when eating out.
In addition to providing written information, the Board also acknowledged that there should be an expectation for a verbal conversation to take place between customers and food business staff, to ensure an added layer of protection for consumers.
You can read a comment from Professor Susan Jebb, Chair of the FSA here
