Allergen Management Software —
Natasha's Law & PPDS Labelling Support
Protect your customers and your business. Easily track the 14 mandatory UK allergens, generate PPDS labels, and keep front-of-house staff updated in real-time.
Dynamic Dish-by-Dish Matrix
Ditch the messy spreadsheets. Build a clear, digital allergen matrix for every menu item according to EU FIC Regulation 1169/2011. When an ingredient changes, update it once, and it syncs instantly across your entire operation.
- Track all 14 mandatory UK/EU allergens accurately
- Front-of-house allergen lookup for instant customer answers
- Recipe change audit trail for complete accountability
- Flag cross-contamination risks clearly
Natasha's Law Made Simple
Since October 2021, Natasha's Law requires Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) food to clearly display full ingredient lists with allergenic ingredients emphasized. Our software helps you format and print clear label data effortlessly.
- Auto-highlighted AllergensAllergens are automatically bolded in your ingredient lists.
- Supplier IntegrationQuickly adjust labels if a supplier substitution occurs.
- Centralized ControlManage labeling for multiple sites from one dashboard.
CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH
Use By: 24/10/2026
Ingredients: Bread (Wheat Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt), Chicken Breast (20%), Mayonnaise (Rapeseed Oil, Water, Egg, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Mustard), Smoked Bacon (10%).
Allergy Advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in BOLD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding allergen management and Natasha's Law compliance.
What are the 14 mandatory allergens in the UK?
Under EU FIC Regulation 1169/2011, the 14 major allergens that must be declared are: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites, and Tree nuts.
What is Natasha's Law?
Natasha's Law (came into effect October 2021) requires all food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labeling on foods packaged for sale on the same premises (Prepacked for Direct Sale or PPDS).
Do restaurants need an allergen register?
Yes. Any business serving food must be able to provide accurate allergen information to customers. An allergen matrix or register is the standard way to document which of the 14 allergens are present in each dish.
What happens if allergen information is wrong?
Incorrect allergen information can lead to severe allergic reactions, resulting in tragic consequences, heavy fines for the business, reputational damage, and potential criminal prosecution.
How do I manage allergens when suppliers change?
A digital allergen management app allows you to instantly update your dish matrices if a supplier substitutes an ingredient. This immediately updates the front-of-house view, ensuring staff always have accurate, real-time information.
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