Allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food: FSA
It aims to make the UK the “best place” for food hypersensitive consumers.
Allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to give consumers “greater confidence” in the food they eat, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Its Board also set out key priorities identified as part of an ambition to make the UK the “best place for food hypersensitive consumers”, which includes those with food allergy and intolerance.
At a public meeting, the Board agreed on advice for Ministers that full ingredient labelling should be mandatory for all pre-packed food for direct sale. The FSA also agrees with allergic consumers that full ingredient labelling would deliver “significant improvement...and greater consistency” by following the same labelling system that consumers are familiar with, as found on packaged food.
'While it is impossible to eliminate the risks entirely, we consider that this change along with other measures we are prioritising will deliver more effective protection for allergic consumers.'
FSA chair Heather Hancock said in a statement.
The decision by the Board will be the basis for the formal advice provided to Ministers who will take the final decision.
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