We would like to remind you that the FSA has published a consultation on the introduction of best practice guidance on providing allergen information for food businesses supplying non-prepacked food.
The focus of the new best practice guidance we have produced is a change to emphasise providing this information in writing, along with having a conversation with the customer.
The guidance document is out to public consultation until 27 November 2024 and will be published, based on stakeholder feedback, in February 2025.
We invite comments and feedback on the proposed changes and any potential impacts that they may have on any other aspects of the guidance.
The new guidance will apply in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is separate guidance for Scotland. The FSA is therefore seeking feedback from stakeholders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The consultation is accessible on the FSA website here.
Please email AllergenInformation.Consultation@food.gov.uk if you have any questions.