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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tanya Ednan-Laperouse

We have fought to protect others since an allergic reaction killed our daughter. Now UK ministers must help us

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse with her brother, Alex.
‘The 2018 inquest into Natasha’s death proved what we had already discovered – that there was a loophole in food-labelling regulations.’ Natasha Ednan-Laperouse with her brother, Alex. Photograph: Family Handout/PA

The last two years have made a huge difference to the millions of people living with food allergies in the UK. Tomorrow is the second anniversary of “Natasha’s law” coming into force.

The law requires all food retailers across the UK to display full ingredient and allergen labelling on every food item made on the premises and pre-packed for direct sale – such as sandwiches, cakes and salads.

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