Our Food 2024: Key takeaways from the annual review by the Food Standards Agency and Foods Standards Scotland Published in June 2025, this review of food standards by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) provides valuable insights into consumer concerns, food safety performance and the… Read more »
Following a public consultation, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published best practice guidance on 5 March 2025, for food businesses providing non-prepacked foods, on how they can provide mandatory allergen information to consumers. Current legislation requires food businesses to tell customers if the food they are serving contains any of the 14 notifiable allergens, choosing whether… Read more »
If you’re selling food online, through phone ordering, or any other distance method, you need to comply with the UK’s strict requirements for the provision of allergen information. Whether you’re running a restaurant offering delivery, an online bakery, or a food ordering app, knowing your legal responsibilities is essential for keeping your customers safe and… Read more »
Food Standards Agency (FSA) opens a public consultation into new Best Practice Guidance for the provision of Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods. Current legislation requires food businesses to tell customers if the food they are serving contains any of the 14 notifiable allergens, choosing whether they provide this information in writing or verbally. The FSA… Read more »
In recent years, the rise of vegan diets has increased the variety and availability of plant-based alternatives to dairy products. Consumers now have an array of options; from almond, oat and soy ‘milk’ to vegan ‘cheese’, ‘yogurt’ and ‘cream’. However, UK food producers face significant challenges in naming these products due to stringent regulations prohibiting… Read more »
Since creating Menu Guide, we’ve encountered an increasingly diverse range of foods that may cause allergic reactions in adults and children. We’ve also found that the list of foods legally classified as allergens may vary by country. In the UK, 14 foods are legally required to be declared as allergens. These are: celery, cereals containing… Read more »