Standardised numbering system for food allergens at point of sale

Motion Text

That this House recognises the increasing importance of allergen information being available at the point of sale or supply of food; believes that customers in restaurants and takeaways should have allergen information before buying and not have to ask for it; recognises that the UK and EU require mandatory labelling of the same 14 allergens listed in Annex II of EU regulation 1169/2011 where they are numbered 1 to 14; and calls on the Government to, either independently or working with the EU, adopt a common system where menus indicate which allergens are present using a standardised numbering system 1 to 14 as used in that Annex to that regulation.