{"id":41892,"date":"2019-11-22T09:30:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T09:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=41892"},"modified":"2025-04-11T13:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T12:53:13","slug":"food-allergy-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/food-allergy-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Allergy Chart Template for Hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your food business sells anything that contains allergens, then it\u2019s crucial for you to track this information accurately. Allowing someone to unknowingly consume food they\u2019re allergic to is extremely dangerous and a serious food safety offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why<\/strong> you should have a food allergy chart prepared. <\/strong>This enables you to see at a glance which dishes on your menu contain which allergens. With this in mind, we\u2019ve created a free downloadable food allergy chart template<\/a>\n that you can use in your business. <\/p>\n\n\n

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With an estimated 2 million people in the UK with a diagnosed food allergy, you can\u2019t afford to be careless when it comes to allergens. Plus, allergen regulations have become even stricter following Natasha’s Law coming into force in October 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your food business will be a cut above the rest if you can clearly and confidently inform customers about the allergens you use. You\u2019ll be able to protect them from harm and comply with food safety law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our\u00a0Food Allergen Awareness Training<\/a>\u00a0will teach you how to comply with the UK\u2019s allergen laws, so you understand which foods commonly cause allergic reactions, how these should be labelled on food products under the EU Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulation, and how to ensure customers are provided with accurate information about the food they are purchasing.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Food Allergy Chart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A food allergy chart is a template that you\u2019ll use to record which foods on your menu contain one or more of the 14 named allergens<\/a>. It can be tricky to remember all of them, so having a chart is extremely useful. It allows staff to see at a glance which dishes contain allergens <\/strong>and advise customers with allergies about what to order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using an allergen list template isn’t required by law. However, you are legally required to be able to fully and accurately inform customers about allergens in the food you sell. Having all this information in one place, so staff can communicate it to customers, is an effective way to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your food allergy chart, the top row will contain all 14 of the named allergens, while the first column will contain a list of all your menu items that contain any of these allergens. You will then tick the boxes that correspond with the allergens in those dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Where relevant you\u2019ll also list the specific allergens in the foods<\/strong>, such as the type of nut or fish. This allows customers to use their discretion on whether or not to order, as they may only have an allergy to a certain type and not others. For example, someone with an allergy to hazelnuts may not be allergic to other types of nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Should My Business Display its Food Allergy Chart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s vital for allergen information to be readily available for customers. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean pinning your food allergy charts on the wall, but it is important for both staff and customers to have access to this information when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, your food business should:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n