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When Natasha’s Law comes into effect on 1 October 2021, businesses that sell foods and drinks that are prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) will need to make some changes to the way they label and communicate ingredients and allergens. If...

The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that protects public health and consumers in the food industry. The FSA says that, as a food business, you must ensure you have food safety...

Food safety compliance is an absolute necessity for those working with food in any capacity, whether it be in catering, the restaurant trade or behind the scenes. If food-handling staff are not properly trained, oversights can be made that might...

If you’re an employee, manager, supervisor or owner of a catering business, you undoubtedly know that there are 14 allergens responsible for the majority of allergic reactions. The 14 most common allergens When we run training courses, webinars, and coach...

In July 2016, Natasha Ednan-Laperouse bought an artichoke, olive and tapenade baguette from Pret a Manger in Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport. Halfway through her flight, Natasha developed a severe allergic reaction to the baguette. Tragically, Natasha died later the...