Important changes to Allergen Labelling Requirements
As of 1 October 2021 the requirements for labelling on prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods changed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The new labelling requirements help protect consumers by providing potentially life-saving allergen information on the packaging.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has an introduction to allergen labelling for PPDS food (opens in new tab) featuring information and sector guidance.
Trading Standards have also created guidance to assist businesses with these changes. Trading Standards Business Companion (opens in new tab) has some useful guidance for business on labelling of PPDS foods.
They also have an additional allergen resource (opens in new tab) that has been translated into 13 languages. It includes a poster, written guidance and videos.
For advice and further information on how this may affect your business you can contact your Environmental Health Team or your local Trading Standards (opens in new tab)department.
A recording of this webinar is available on the Food Standards Agency website (opens in new tab).