Written questions

Food: Allergies

Commons · Question 76041 · Tabled 9 Sep 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Alex Sobel

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to encourage (a) allergen awareness and (b) cross-contamination training for staff in (i) hospitality and (ii) food service businesses.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 16 Sep 2025

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) regularly runs campaigns to raise awareness of allergens for both consumers and businesses.In March 2025, the FSA published new best practice guidance to help food businesses provide clearer written allergen information for...