Best practice for allergen information

2 months ago
Lis Coulthard

Following a public consultation, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published best practice guidance on 5 March 2025, for food businesses providing…

Allergen information for distance selling

7 months ago

If you're selling food online, through phone ordering, or any other distance method, you need to comply with the UK's…

Draft guidance for allergen information

7 months ago

Food Standards Agency (FSA) opens a public consultation into new Best Practice Guidance for the provision of Allergen Information for…

Naming vegan alternatives to dairy foods

10 months ago

In recent years, the rise of vegan diets has increased the variety and availability of plant-based alternatives to dairy products.…

Beyond the 14 regulated food allergens

11 months ago

Since creating Menu Guide, we’ve encountered an increasingly diverse range of foods that may cause allergic reactions in adults and…

6% of UK adults have a food allergy

12 months ago

The Patterns and Prevalence of Adult Food Allergy (PAFA) report, published in May 2024 by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)…

Food allergies and ‘vegan’ labelling

1 year ago

Is vegan food safe for people with food allergies? Many people choose to eat plant-based foods for a variety of…

Food allergens and the law

2 years ago

Legal requirements for UK food businesses If you run a food business in the UK, you must comply with the…

Primary Authority

2 years ago

Menu Guide is in a Primary Authority Partnership with Milton Keynes Council. This means that, following a comprehensive review, the…

Top tips for allergen control

2 years ago

1.5 million people in the UK have a food allergy or intolerance. Around 10 people each year die from eating…