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Wednesday, 03 November 2021 10:47

Natasha's Law

Natasha's Law

On 1 October 2021, Natasha’s Law came into effect for all foods produced and prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) with food labelling changing in the UK.

This new labelling will provide potentially life-saving allergen information on packaging for consumers.

A full list of ingredients will be required by law to be stated on the label, along with the name of the food.

Parishes are subject to the general law in relation to the sale and supply of food and drink.

This includes complying with the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 which add Natasha’s Law to the Food Information Regulations 2014.

Regulations definition 

The Regulations apply to a “food business” which is defined as any undertaking, whether for profit or not and whether public or private, carrying out any of the activities related to any stage of production, processing and distribution of food.

The regulations define a “food business operator” as the natural or legal persons responsible for ensuring that the requirements of food law are met within the food business under their control.

As a result of these definitions, PCCs fall within the scope of food business and food business operators.

Private individuals who occasionally sell or offer food at church events are exempt from the allergen information requirements.

However, if an individual is providing food as a food business operator or provides products for consumption to one, such as a church café or regular lunch club, then the necessary allergen information should be provided.
 

Natasha's Law has extended the 2014 Regulations.

The 2014 Regulations originally applied to foods that are not pre-packed, and Natasha’s Law has extended the Regulations to pre-packed for direct sale to a final consumer.

Where food is not pre-packed, the information must stuill be provided, though in this case it can be provided verbally and either a label attached to the food or notice, ticket or label must be readily visible stating that details of the substance or product can be obtained by asking a member of staff.

Pre-packed food will need to clearly display on the packaging the name of the food, full ingredients list, within allergenic ingredients emphasised.

 

Learn More

>> What is Natasha's Law?

>> Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

>> Food Standards Agency

>> FSA Allergy Poster (bilingual) 

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