Polish, Bulgarian, Romanian and Hungarian versions now available The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) in partnership with Trading Standards Wales and the Greater Gwent Food Group has announced several new translations of the popular “Allergen Awareness Resources”. Having launched in September 2021, the resources provide vital information to those invested… Read More
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Are you ready for the law change on allergen labelling ?
The law on allergen labelling will change on 1 October. More types of food will now need full labelling. Get your business ready with @foodgov’s guides to #PPDS ▶️ www.food.gov.uk/PPDS-hub
Business owner prosecuted for selling potentially dangerous food
A business owner from Gloucester admitted five offences of misleading customers and putting their health at risk. Mohammad Nizamul Islam, owner of Texas Grill Fast Food Limited in Park End Road, Gloucester, sold a kebab containing milk despite a milk allergy being declared and also advertised a false food hygiene… Read More
Do you know what’s in your take away?
As the party season approaches, Trading Standards has issued a warning that allergens may be found where you don’t expect them. Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards team has carried out a survey to raise awareness of allergens in food, in particular one you might not be expecting – milk in… Read More
Trading Standards South West says it’s ‘Easy to Ask’
A SUMMMER Allergy Awareness campaign is being held from today – hot on the heels of last week’s news surrounding ‘Natasha’s Law’. Teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died after an allergic rection to a Pret A Manger baguette. Under ‘Natasha’s Law’, which is set to come into force by the summer of… Read More