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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Restaurants should ‘encourage a conversation’ about allergens under new guidance

Restaurants are already legally required to inform customers about the presence of any of the 14 major food allergens (PA) - (PA Archive)

Restaurants and cafes should now provide written information and “encourage a conversation” with customers about potential allergens in their food under new guidance.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was still encouraging customers to tell staff about any allergies or intolerances, but was now “setting an expectation” for businesses when communicating allergen information.

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