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Blackwood pub fined for failing to provide allergen information 25th September 2023

The Rock Pub and Bed and Breakfast, Blackwood, Gwent, has been prosecuted for failing to provide allergen information

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New allergen labelling guidance from the Food and Drink Federation 12th September 2023

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) published new guidance outlining what food business operators should consider when managing changes that impact the allergen labelling on pre-packaged products.

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West Sussex kebab shop prosecuted for food safety offences   6th September 2023

Troy Kebab in Crawley High Street, West Sussex, has been prosecuted by West Sussex County Council after it sold a kebab containing milk to a customer that had declared a milk allergy, and made misleading statements about the meat content in the takeaway’s doner kebab. 

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Food Standards Agency updates guidance on food allergen labelling 4th September 2023

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today (04/09/2023) updated it’s best practice technical guidance on food allergen labelling to support food business and keep consumers safe.

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Significant Drop in Allergen-Related Product Recalls in Australia 29th June 2023

A recent report by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has revealed that last year, Australia had their lowest rate of allergen-related product recalls in almost a decade. This reduction suggests that FSANZ’s initiatives and tighter regulations in the food

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Essex Sushi Restaurant Shut Down Following Allergy Incident and Poor Hygiene 2nd June 2023

Sushi One, a restaurant in Chelmsford, Essex, has been ordered to close by Chelmsford Magistrates Court due to concerns over public safety. The closure follows a series of hygiene warnings issued by Chelmsford City Council and incidents which included a

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New Report by FAO and WHO Provides Insights on Precautionary Labelling of Priority Allergens in Food Products 30th May 2023

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a report summarising their third meeting on allergens requested by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The focus of this meeting was precautionary allergen

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Luxury London hotel fined £70,000 for nut allergy breach 4th May 2023

The Strand Palace Hotel in London’s West End has been ordered to pay £70,000 in compensation to a customer who was admitted to hospital after having anaphylaxis to a dessert she was served at the hotel. The woman, who has

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Survey reveals young people living with food allergies face significant difficulty and disruption when trying to eat out in the UK 26th April 2023

In a survey of young people conducted by Serve Legal to mark the start of Allergy Awareness Week, data revealed that almost half of respondents living with an allergy feel that restaurants and food retailers need to do more for people with allergies.

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