Category: Allergen Management


  • Sulphur Dioxide and Allergen Management in Food

    Understand sulphur dioxide and allergen management with practical food safety management advice for busy UK catering businesses. Table of Contents What is sulphur dioxide in food? Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and sulphites are preservatives used to extend shelf life and maintain colour in foods. You’ll often find them in dried fruit, wine, cider, and some processed…

  • Crustacean Allergen Management for UK Kitchens

    Managing crustacean allergens is essential for allergen management in UK kitchens, helping you stay compliant and protect customers using a reliable food safety management system. Table of Contents What are crustaceans? Crustaceans are one of the 14 major allergens that must be declared under UK food law. In a busy catering environment, they’re commonly found…

  • Allergen Management: Cereals Containing Gluten

    Managing cereals containing gluten in your kitchen can feel complicated, but clear allergen management and accurate recipe records make it much easier. This guide explains which foods may contain cereal allergens and why checking labels and updating recipe information is essential for UK catering businesses. Table of Contents What are cereal allergens? In UK food…

  • Allergen Management Made Practical for UK Food Businesses

    If you’re running a catering or hospitality business and want clearer allergen management without extra paperwork, you’re in the right place. This guide explains how digital food safety records support food safety management and make allergen control easier to manage day to day. What allergen management really means Allergen management is about knowing exactly what’s…

  • Allergen Management & Natasha’s Law for UK Food Businesses

    Learn straightforward UK allergen management under Natasha’s Law, with clear PPDS, distance selling and staff tips to protect customers and simplify compliance. Table of Contents Running a café, restaurant or takeaway? You’re in the right place. This guide explains UK allergen management under Natasha’s Law in clear, practical terms for busy food business owners, with…

  • Allergen Control Training for Staff

    Allergen control training for staff gives busy food business owners confidence that their teams understand how to prevent food allergy risks and stay compliant using practical tools like a food safety app. Table of Contents Why allergen control training matters Allergen control training is essential for any catering or hospitality business. In the UK, food…

  • What Is Lupin Allergy and Where Lupin Is Found

    Lupin is one of the UK’s 14 recognised allergens and food businesses must understand what it is, where it’s used and how to manage lupin safely with guidance from the Food Safety App. What Is Lupin As An Allergen Lupin is a legume related to peanuts and soybeans, listed as one of the UK’s 14…

  • Cross-contamination is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. It affects every type of food business and every food handler, from large factories to small kitchens. It doesn’t matter what food you prepare or where you work. If food isn’t handled safely, contamination can happen. This guide explains contamination vectors in a clear…