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What is Natasha's Law and Who Does It Affect?

13th Sep 2021

Natasha’s Law was first introduced in 2019 and comes into effect in England on 1 October 2021. Wales introduced its legislation in March 2020, and Northern Ireland introduced its legislation back in May 2020.

It applies to food products designated as ‘Pre-Packed for Direct Sale’ (PPDS). That is food prepared and packaged at the same facility it’s offered for sale to consumers. (This includes pre-wrapped products kept behind the counter.)

It will potentially affect cafés, delis and sandwich shops as well as caterers, supermarkets and convenience stores with a ‘food-to-go’ offer.

Under this revised legislation, PPDS foods will require a mandatory label clearly showing the name, quantity and the full ingredient list of the food.

It’s Important To Declare Any Of The 14 Allergens:

• Celery
• Gluten
• Crustaceans
• Eggs
• Fish
• Milk
• Lupin
• Molluscs
• Mustard
• Sesame
• Peanuts
• Soybeans
• Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
• Nuts

Any of the above must be clearly emphasised (i.e in bold and underlined).

With our extensive experience at Paramount Labels, we can produce clear and easy to read labelling, fully compliant with ‘Natasha’s Law’. We provide optional extras such as variable data batch codes on ethically sourced materials.

For further assistance, contact our team.