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Pub chain fined after child’s serious allergic reaction highlights need for robust allergy policies  13th May 2025

Innventure Ltd, a UK-wide pub, restaurant, and inn chain, has been fined £26,802.76 at St Albans Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to food safety offences. The prosecution by Hertfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards followed a serious allergic reaction suffered by

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Pembrokeshire County Council launches allergen guide for hot drink vendors  6th May 2025

Recent findings from an investigation conducted by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Food Safety Standards Team has highlighted a significant area for improvement for food businesses.  The council’s analysis of samples from a selection of food premise revealed that a high percentage

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What to include in your website allergy policy  6th May 2025

Written by Melissa Thompson, Safer Food Scores Choosing where to eat out when you have food allergies is a serious business. One way customers can gain reassurance is to check if a venue has been awarded AllergyWise® accreditation by Anaphylaxis

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Uxbridge restaurant fined over £40,000 for food safety breaches  1st May 2025

An Indian restaurant and takeaway, JR Uxbridge Ltd (trading as Javitri), has been fined over £40,000 after pleading guilty to five offences related to health and safety at work, food information, and food safety and hygiene regulations at Uxbridge Magistrates’

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Anaphylaxis UK Business Forum – 24 March recap 1st April 2025

A big thank you to all our business members who joined us at our recent Business Forum on 24th March at ZSL London Zoo.  Our forums centre around current issues impacting the food industry in relation to allergens, including recent

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Anaphylaxis UK secures Innovate UK grant to develop support for allergy-related anxiety 28th February 2025

We are delighted to announce that Anaphylaxis UK has been successful in its application to Innovate UK for funding to set up a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Surrey to offer support that addresses the psychological impact of living with serious allergies.

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Belfast business fined for three food safety offences 16th January 2025

A catering company based in Belfast has been fined at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 14 January after pleading guilty to three food safety offences. Belfast City Council brought the prosecution against Event Warrior Limited T/A (trading as) Craft Event

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Food allergies and vegan labelling: what UK food businesses need to know 19th December 2024

As more consumers move to vegetarian or vegan diets, it’s important for businesses to understand the risks posed by allergens in vegan and plant-based products.

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How to keep your kitchen allergen-safe this Christmas  12th December 2024

The holidays are a time to enjoy with family and friends, but for those with allergies, they can also bring added challenges. Whether your guests have food allergies, asthma, or other sensitivities, it’s essential to prepare your home to minimise

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