Menu Allergens 2026: What EU Law Requires
Regulation 1169/2011 has applied unchanged since 2014 - there was no March 2026 amendment. Check the real requirements and 4 common menu allergen myths.
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Allergens & Menu Safety
Allergens, cross-contact, menu labeling, and training your service team. Ready-made templates and checklists to download.
PPDS in Poland 2026: Does It Apply to You
What PPDS means for packed sandwiches, salads and desserts in small foodservice. Check the 2026 status in Poland and avoid the common labelling mistakes.
Allergic Reaction in a Restaurant: What to Do
Mild reaction or anaphylaxis: how to tell them apart, the 6-step emergency response, your duties under Regulation 1169/2011, and what follows.
14 Major Allergens: List with Examples
EU Regulation 1169/2011 requires that allergen information is provided for all food sold or served to consumers. Get the free printable allergen poster (PDF).
Allergens in Catering: Kitchen to Delivery
How to keep allergen information consistent from production through labeling to customer delivery. See where the chain usually breaks.
Allergen Training for Foodservice: 45 Min
A ready-made 45-minute allergen training for your team: full plan, a 12-question test and a printable certificate that meets the documentation requirement.
Allergen Cross-Contact: Where Kitchens Fail
Typical cross-contamination spots in the kitchen and the procedures and habits that reduce them. Find out where your setup is most at risk.
Gluten-Free and Vegan Claims: Staying Safe
'Gluten-free' and 'vegan' aren't just marketing - they're a liability if your kitchen has no system. See how to phrase descriptions and protect against claims.
Allergens in the Menu 2026: How to Label Them
Step by step: label all 14 allergens in your restaurant menu. Grab a free template, proven phrasing, and avoid 6 mistakes that lead to complaints.