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Best practice for allergen information

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

1 month ago

Allergen information for distance selling

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

6 months ago

Draft guidance for allergen information

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

7 months ago

Naming vegan alternatives to dairy foods

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

9 months ago

Beyond the 14 regulated food allergens

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

10 months ago

6% of UK adults have a food allergy

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

11 months ago

Food allergies and ‘vegan’ labelling

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

1 year ago

Food allergens and the law

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

2 years ago

Primary Authority

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

2 years ago

Top tips for allergen control

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

2 years ago