FSA launches a consultation on amending allergen information provisions contained within domestic food information legislation for food prepacked for direct sale

Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking views on the proposed changes to the provision of allergen information on food prepacked for direct sale. This consultation is jointly developed by the Food Standards Agency in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Food Standards Scotland, DEFRA and the Department for Health and Social Care.

This consultation will be of most interest to:

  • Consumers with a food allergy, food intolerance and coeliac disease
  • Patient groups
  • Industry organisations
  • Enforcement authorities

The closing date for submission of comments is 29 March 2019.