Natasha's Law Legislation
Natasha’s Law is a crucial piece of legislation introduced in the UK to significantly enhance transparency in food labelling and provide greater protection to individuals with food allergies.
In memory of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse
Named in memory of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who tragically passed away after suffering a severe allergic reaction to undeclared sesame seeds in a pre-packaged sandwich, the law requires that all pre-packaged foods made on the same premises must display comprehensive ingredient lists and prominently highlight any allergens present.
This legal requirement helps ensure that consumers have access to clear and accurate information, enabling them to make well-informed and safer choices while reducing the likelihood of accidental allergen exposure.
Meeting the stringent requirements of Natasha’s Law
CaterCloud’s menu management software is specifically designed to support businesses in fully meeting the stringent requirements of Natasha’s Law by automating and simplifying the allergen labelling process across all food products.
The platform enables users to accurately capture, update, and maintain detailed ingredient and allergen information, facilitating the generation of fully compliant labels for every pre-packaged item.
By integrating the most current allergen data and delivering clear, consistent, and user-friendly labelling solutions, CaterCloud helps reduce the risk of costly errors and legal non-compliance, thereby safeguarding both businesses and consumers alike in the food service sector.
The UK Food Information Amendment
The UK Food Information Amendment, also known as Natasha’s Law, came into effect on 1 October 2021 and requires food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on foods pre-packaged for direct sale on the premises.
The legislation has been introduced to help allergy sufferers make informed choices and give them confidence in the food they buy.
In June 2020, new updated Technical Guidance from the Food Standards Agency was issued to businesses to begin preparations for the new enhanced labelling requirements effective 1 October 2021 for businesses in the UK. This will result in a full ingredients list to be produced on all pre-packed for direct sale items (PPDS). As WELL as the PRODUCT NAME on the packaging.
Key Points:
PPDS “Food is considered pre-packed when it is put into packaging BEFORE being offered for sale and:
Is either fully or partly enclosed by the packaging; and
Cannot be altered without opening or changing the packaging; and
Is ready for sale to the final customer.”
It does not cover food which is packaged only when the customer selects or orders it, for e.g. in a sandwich/deli bar, a label is not required.
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