The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has recently published a report showing many takeaways in the United Kingdom are still not adhering to the new EU food allergy regulations, putting people living with food allergies at risk.
Researchers visited ten types of takeaways including Chinese, sushi, pizza and fish and chip shops. More than 1 in 2 were unable to state whether their food contained an allergen. The new food labelling law that came into place in December last year states that all catering outlets must be able to provide information on the top 14 allergens present in their food.
More than 2/3 of takeaways are breaking the law according to the undercover investigation, with chicken shops appearing to be the worst offenders.
In response the RSPH is calling for online food delivery sites to make sure takeaways are in line with the law before signing them up. They are also encouraging outlets to train their staff properly and want consumers to understand the risks of not communicating their needs clearly when ordering food.
How is it in your country? Can you easily access information on allergens in food? Tell us!
For more information, please read the press release published by RSPH: http://bit.ly/1HRwuTY
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