Allergen Menu Labeling Laws by Country (2024 Compliance)

Overview

A customer in London dies from anaphylaxis after dining at your restaurant, triggering a £2 million lawsuit and permanent closure. This isn't hypothetical—in 2016, teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died after eating a Pret A Manger baguette with undeclared sesame seeds, fundamentally changing UK food allergy disclosure laws forever. Today, with food allergies affecting roughly 10% of adults and 8% of children globally, allergen menu labeling has shifted from optional courtesy to mandatory legal requirement in most developed markets.

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Practical Next Steps

Legal requirements for displaying allergens on menus in US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia. Avoid fines with country-specific rules.

• Review current processes against the recommendations above
• Train staff on any new protocols or menu changes
• Track results for 2–4 weeks before adjusting
• Publish an updated digital menu on DineCard so changes reach every table instantly

Practical Next Steps

Legal requirements for displaying allergens on menus in US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia. Avoid fines with country-specific rules.

• Review current processes against the recommendations above
• Train staff on any new protocols or menu changes
• Track results for 2–4 weeks before adjusting
• Publish an updated digital menu on DineCard so changes reach every table instantly

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